River stage
Hattiesburg, Leaf River
- River level
- 2.02 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.26 ft
- Recent high
- 20.47 ft
- Recent low
- 2.01 ft
Last reported 2026-10-14 | NWS HATM6
- 30-day change
- -0.52 ft
- Average
- 3.45 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.03 ft
In brief
The Leaf River at Hattiesburg, MS read 2.02 ft on Oct 14, 2026, 13.98 ft below action stage. That is 0.52 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HATM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.03 ft | 1974-04-15 |
| 2 | 31.53 ft | 1961-02-23 |
| 3 | 29.19 ft | 1983-04-09 |
| 4 | 29.13 ft | 1980-04-14 |
| 5 | 28.91 ft | 1943-03-22 |
| 6 | 28.91 ft | 1944-03-22 |
| 7 | 27.51 ft | 2016-03-12 |
| 8 | 27.44 ft | 1980-03-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Chain Park on the river at Highway 11 begins to flood in Hattiesburg.
- 17.00 ft
Power to Chain Park on the river at Highway 11 is turned off.
- 20.00 ft
Portable restrooms in Chain Park on the river at Highway 11 are removed.
- 22.00 ft
Water begins to cover road at a trailer park about 3 miles downstream of the Highway 11 bridge.
- 23.00 ft
Water begins to cover streets and highways in low lying areas along the river.
- 23.50 ft
Water is beginning to enter homes on Curie Street.
- 25.30 ft
Water is beginning to cover east side of Hardy Street.
- 25.50 ft
The stockyard area on Highway 11 begins to flood.
- 26.00 ft
Sections of east Hattiesburg close to the river begin to flood.
- 27.30 ft
The turn ramp on the bypass becomes flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leaf River flooding at Hattiesburg?
No. The Leaf River at Hattiesburg is at 2.02 ft, 13.98 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Hattiesburg?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 29.3 ft.
What is the highest the Leaf River has been at Hattiesburg?
The highest crest on record is 34.03 ft, on 1974-04-15.
Is the Leaf River high or low right now at Hattiesburg?
At 2.02 ft it is higher than 1% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HATM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02473000). Last reading 2026-10-14. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.