Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 8:47PM CDT until May 30 at 11:17PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 6:47pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Leaf Near McLain affecting Perry, Greene and George Counties.
For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Leaf near McLain.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is N/A.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 12.9 feet Monday
evening.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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: