Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 8:06PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:06pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Perry and Greene Counties.
For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor 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 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 23.5 feet by Friday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- 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.
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