Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 26 at 9:23PM CDT until May 30 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 7:23pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near McLain affecting Perry, Greene and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Leaf near McLain.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0
feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage late Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
Area Description:
George, MS; Greene, MS; Perry, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov