River stage
McLain, Leaf River
- River level
- 2.75 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.24 ft
- Recent high
- 24.51 ft
- Recent low
- 2.75 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MCLM6
- 30-day change
- -0.90 ft
- Average
- 5.87 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 31.80 ft
In brief
The Leaf River at McLain, MS read 2.75 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.25 ft below action stage. That is 0.90 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MCLM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.80 ft | 1900-04-01 |
| 2 | 31.64 ft | 1961-02-26 |
| 3 | 30.38 ft | 1974-04-18 |
| 4 | 29.87 ft | 2016-03-15 |
| 5 | 28.69 ft | 2018-12-31 |
| 6 | 28.16 ft | 1980-04-17 |
| 7 | 27.76 ft | 1943-03-24 |
| 8 | 27.34 ft | 1983-04-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river.
- 24.00 ft
Some county roads in the area will become flooded.
- 25.00 ft
Residences in West McClain begin to flood.
- 28.00 ft
Water will back up McSwain Branch and some residences will become flooded.
- 30.50 ft
USGS 50 year flood.
- 33.00 ft
USGS 100 year flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leaf River flooding at McLain?
No. The Leaf River at McLain is at 2.75 ft, 10.25 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at McLain?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 28 ft.
What is the highest the Leaf River has been at McLain?
The highest crest on record is 31.8 ft, on 1900-04-01.
Is the Leaf River high or low right now at McLain?
At 2.75 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MCLM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02475000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.