Mississippi Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/25/2026 18:44

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting Perry, George and Greene Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 21.0 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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