Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 10:38PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 8:38pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near McLain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Leaf near McLain.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 PM CDT Saturday was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5
feet Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 18 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
Area Description:
George, MS; Greene, MS; Perry, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov