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SwedenLeaf River near New Augusta water level
River gauge, Leaf River, Mississippi, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 614 cfs
- Water temperature
- 67 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Leaf River near New Augusta, where the gauge shows 2.26 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.54 ft, based on 36 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.28 ft below typical. It is 24.74 ft below the flood stage of 27.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.96 ft, a difference of +0.30 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.26 ft – 2.79 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 67 °F.
Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.54 ft0.28 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.41 ft – 5.64 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.96 ft+0.30 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.26 ft – 2.79 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.95 ft – 24.51 ft
- Highest on record
- 36.80 ftApril 16, 1974
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 27.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 21.00 ft
- River Lot Rd. begins to flood near the river.
- 17.00 ft
- Water reaches bankfull near River Drive.
- 2.26 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.80 ft | April 16, 1974 |
| 2 | 35.20 ft | February 24, 1961 |
| 3 | 31.22 ft | March 14, 2016 |
| 4 | 31.10 ft | March 23, 1943 |
| 5 | 30.71 ft | May 15, 1990 |
| 6 | 29.33 ft | December 31, 2018 |
| 7 | 28.66 ft | March 6, 2001 |
| 8 | 28.61 ft | March 3, 1987 |
| 9 | 27.02 ft | February 14, 2013 |
| 10 | 26.54 ft | April 3, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Leaf River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf River near CollinsRiver gauge, Leaf River | 4.49 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 39 mi |
| Leaf River at HattiesburgRiver gauge, Leaf River | 1.99 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Leaf River near McLainRiver gauge, Leaf River | 2.62 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek near JaniceRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 5.58 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Black Creek near BrooklynRiver gauge, Black Creek | 3.71 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Bouie River at Glendale Avenue at HattiesburgRiver gauge, Bouie River | 7.41 ft | Very low | +0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Bouie Creek near HattiesburgRiver gauge, Bouie Creek | 1.76 ft | Low | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Pascagoula River at MerrillRiver gauge, Pascagoula River | 2.06 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 26 mi |
| Okatoma Creek at SanfordRiver gauge, Okatoma Creek | 7.31 ft | Low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Chickasawhay River at LeakesvilleRiver gauge, Chickasawhay River | 7.11 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 30 mi |
| Red Creek at VestryRiver gauge, Red Creek | 4.42 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Leaf River near New Augusta higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.30 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.96 ft.
What is flood stage for the Leaf River near New Augusta?
The official flood stage is 27.00 ft. The level is currently 24.74 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Leaf River near New Augusta in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.54 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.41 ft and 5.64 ft, based on 36 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Leaf River near New Augusta today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.26 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Leaf River near New Augusta rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.23 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Leaf River near New Augusta normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02474560(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.22167, -89.05306(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.26 ft | 2026-10-18 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 614 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 67 °F | 2026-10-18 18:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Leaf River near New Augusta (usgs:02474560). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/leaf-river-near-new-augusta
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