Flood Warning Issued for Leaf River Near McLain in Mississippi
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NWS Mobile AL has issued a Flood Warning for the Leaf River affecting Perry, George and Greene Counties in Mississippi, with minor flooding forecast starting Tuesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Mississippi
- Issued
- June 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mobile AL
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Mississippi.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Mobile AL for the Leaf River near McLain. The alert was sent at 5:22 PM CDT on May 25, 2026, and is effective from Tuesday afternoon until further notice.
Affected Areas
The warning covers George County, Greene County, and Perry County in Mississippi, specifically the Leaf River near McLain including areas around McLain and New Augusta.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. At 18.0 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river is expected. The river is forecast to crest at 21.0 feet.
Timeline
The river is expected to rise above flood stage (18.0 feet) Tuesday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 21.0 feet Thursday morning. As of 4:15 PM CDT Monday, the stage was 15.8 feet.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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