…The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Mississippi…
Leaf Near McLain affecting Greene, Perry and George Counties.
For the Leaf River…including McLain, New Augusta…Minor flooding
is forecast.
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.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Leaf near McLain.
* WHEN…From late Friday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 18.0 feet, considerable flooding of agricultural and
lowlands near the river.
At 24.0 feet, some county roads in the area will become flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.5
feet Tuesday morning.
– Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood