River stage
Leaf River (MS)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Leaf River (MS) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Leaf River levels, gauge by gauge
The Leaf River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Collins | 4.56 ft | normal, steady |
| Hattiesburg | 2.05 ft | normal, falling |
| McLain | 2.75 ft | normal, falling |
| New Augusta | 2.50 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Leaf River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Collins, MS, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Black Creek (MS) 2 gauges
- Pearl River 23 gauges
- Biloxi River 2 gauges
- Wolf River (MS) 2 gauges
- Escatawpa River 2 gauges
- Chunky River 1 gauge
- Buffalo River (MS) 1 gauge
- Mississippi River 120 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leaf River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Leaf River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Leaf River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Collins is at 4.56 ft; Hattiesburg is at 2.05 ft; McLain is at 2.75 ft; New Augusta is at 2.50 ft.
Where is the Leaf River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Leaf River in Mississippi.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.