Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/27/2026 09:21

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 11:21AM CDT until June 28 at 2:42AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 9:21am
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Perry and Greene Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM CDT Saturday was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 8.0 feet Thursday 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. 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