Major Flood
29.3 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
East Hattiesburg is inundated. Serious flooding in the cities of Hattiesburg and Petal, with approximately 350 businesses and 2900 other structures affected by high water.
30.5 ft
Flooding begins to occur on Highway 11 about 1/2 mile north of bridge.
29.3 ft
Water in is the Briarfield Homes Apartments off Second Street.
27.3 ft
The turn ramp on the bypass becomes flooded.
26 ft
Sections of east Hattiesburg close to the river begin to flood.
25.5 ft
The stockyard area on Highway 11 begins to flood.
25.3 ft
Water is beginning to cover east side of Hardy Street.
23.5 ft
Water is beginning to enter homes on Curie Street.
23 ft
Water begins to cover streets and highways in low lying areas along the river.
22 ft
Water begins to cover road at a trailer park about 3 miles downstream of the Highway 11 bridge.
20 ft
Portable restrooms in Chain Park on the river at Highway 11 are removed.
17 ft
Power to Chain Park on the river at Highway 11 is turned off.
16 ft
Chain Park on the river at Highway 11 begins to flood in Hattiesburg.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1974 | 34.03 ft | 121,000 cfs |
| Feb 22, 1961 | 31.53 ft | 72,200 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1983 | 29.19 ft | 59,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Leaf River at Hattiesburg?
The Leaf River at Hattiesburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02473000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Leaf River at Hattiesburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Leaf River at Hattiesburg is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 29.3 feet.
How do I get alerts when Leaf River rises?
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Where is the Leaf River at Hattiesburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Forrest County, Mississippi at coordinates 31.3431°N, 89.2803°W. USGS site number: 02473000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.