Active AlertsNew Augusta, MS

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Perry and Greene Counties. For the Leaf Riverincluding McLain, New AugustaMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Leaf near McLain.
When: Until early Saturday afternoon.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the area will become flooded.
Additional Details: - At 8:15 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 22.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is currently cresting and is expected to begin slowly falling on Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 15.9 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.