Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 8:52PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Greene and Perry Counties.
For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Leaf near McLain.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the area will become
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
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