Major Flood
35 ft
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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
30 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Water floods significant portions of north and northeast New Augusta along and south of 1st Street. Homes along River Drive near the Highway 29 bridge are flooded with several feet of water in homes. Extensive lowland flooding along and downstream from the Old Augusta Railroad bridge crosses the Leaf River continues. Some flooding of River Road upstream from Highway 29 is occuring.
30 ft
River Drive begins to flood along with homes seeing water under or in the structures. Water begins to flood New Augusta north of 1st Street. Wingate Road floods from Wingate Cove to the river, cutting off about 20 homes. Extensive flooding along and downstream from Highway 29 is occuring. Some flooding on River Road upstream from the Highway 29 bridge begins.
27 ft
Water begins to approach houses on River Drive. Wingate Road near the river begins to flood. Low-land flooding along and downstream from Highway 29 begins.
21 ft
River Lot Rd. begins to flood near the river.
17 ft
Water reaches bankfull near River Drive.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 1974 | 36.8 ft | — |
| Feb 23, 1961 | 35.2 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 14, 2016 | 31.22 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Leaf River near New Augusta?
The Leaf River near New Augusta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02474560) 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 near New Augusta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Leaf River near New Augusta is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Leaf River rises?
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Where is the Leaf River near New Augusta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Perry County, Mississippi at coordinates 31.2217°N, 89.0531°W. USGS site number: 02474560. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.