River stage
Collins, Leaf River
- River level
- 4.56 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.12 ft
- Recent high
- 23.53 ft
- Recent low
- 4.54 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CLSM6
- 30-day change
- -0.82 ft
- Average
- 5.99 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.00 ft
In brief
The Leaf River at Collins, MS read 4.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 19.44 ft below action stage. That is 0.82 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CLSM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.00 ft | 1856-05-01 |
| 2 | 32.60 ft | 1974-04-14 |
| 3 | 32.00 ft | 1900-01-01 |
| 4 | 31.65 ft | 1961-02-23 |
| 5 | 31.44 ft | 1990-02-17 |
| 6 | 31.14 ft | 1950-01-08 |
| 7 | 29.44 ft | 1979-03-05 |
| 8 | 28.19 ft | 1980-04-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
Considerable lowland flooding begins.
- 28.00 ft
Farmland near the river at the corner of Highway 84 and highway 532 floods.
- 30.00 ft
Flood water begins to overtop Highway 84.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leaf River flooding at Collins?
No. The Leaf River at Collins is at 4.56 ft, 19.44 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Collins?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 24 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 28 ft and major flooding 33 ft.
What is the highest the Leaf River has been at Collins?
The highest crest on record is 33.0 ft, on 1856-05-01.
Is the Leaf River high or low right now at Collins?
At 4.56 ft it is higher than 4% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CLSM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02472000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.