Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/21/2026 08:05

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 10:05AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 8:05am
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the area will become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet Tuesday morning. - 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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