River stage
New Augusta, Leaf River
- River level
- 2.50 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.28 ft
- Recent high
- 24.55 ft
- Recent low
- 2.43 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NAGM6
- 30-day change
- -0.74 ft
- Average
- 4.93 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 36.80 ft
In brief
The Leaf River at New Augusta, MS read 2.50 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.50 ft below action stage. That is 0.74 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NAGM6
Water 76 °F (24 °C) · 2 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.80 ft | 1974-04-16 |
| 2 | 35.20 ft | 1961-02-24 |
| 3 | 31.22 ft | 2016-03-14 |
| 4 | 31.10 ft | 1943-03-23 |
| 5 | 30.71 ft | 1990-05-15 |
| 6 | 29.33 ft | 2018-12-31 |
| 7 | 28.66 ft | 2001-03-06 |
| 8 | 28.61 ft | 1987-03-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
Water reaches bankfull near River Drive.
- 21.00 ft
River Lot Rd. begins to flood near the river.
- 27.00 ft
Water begins to approach houses on River Drive. Wingate Road near the river begins to flood. Low-land flooding along and downstream from Highway 29 begins.
- 30.00 ft
River Drive begins to flood along with homes seeing water under or in the structures. Water begins to flood New Augusta north of 1st Street. Wingate Road floods from Wingate Cove to the river, cutting off about 20 homes. Extensive flooding along and downstream from Highway 29 is occuring. Some flooding on River Road upstream from the Highway 29 bridge begins.
- 35.00 ft
Water floods significant portions of north and northeast New Augusta along and south of 1st Street. Homes along River Drive near the Highway 29 bridge are flooded with several feet of water in homes. Extensive lowland flooding along and downstream from the Old Augusta Railroad bridge crosses the Leaf River continues. Some flooding of River Road upstream from Highway 29 is occuring.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leaf River flooding at New Augusta?
No. The Leaf River at New Augusta is at 2.5 ft, 14.5 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Augusta?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 27 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 35 ft.
What is the highest the Leaf River has been at New Augusta?
The highest crest on record is 36.8 ft, on 1974-04-16.
Is the Leaf River high or low right now at New Augusta?
At 2.5 ft it is higher than 7% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at New Augusta, Leaf River?
The water temperature at New Augusta, Leaf River is 76 °F (24.2 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 0.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NAGM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02474560). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.