Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 10:16AM CDT until May 30 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 8:16am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Perry 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...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
At 24 feet, Some county roads in the area will become flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 21 feet early Thursday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 18 feet.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
George, MS; Greene, MS; Perry, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov