Leaf River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Leaf River is flowing at 826 cfs near Mclain, MS — 65% of normal for the date. 4 of 4 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 114 to 826 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Leaf River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Mclain, the Leaf River is running 826 cfs — 65% of normal. Along the river, 4 of 4 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 68% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Leaf River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Leaf River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Collins245 ft 114 cfs88%
- Hattiesburg122 ft 486 cfs68%
- New Augusta85 ft 664 cfs67%
- Mclain56 ft 826 cfs65%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Leaf River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (68%).
Leaf River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Leaf River Near Collins MS
Oct 2, 2:15 AM · USGS 02472000 |
114 cfs | 88% | -1% | 4.53 ft | 20.5 ft below | 245 ft |
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Leaf River At Hattiesburg MS
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02473000 |
486 cfs | 68% | 0% | 2.02 ft | 20.0 ft below | 122 ft |
|
Leaf River Near New Augusta MS
Oct 2, 2:45 AM · USGS 02474560 |
664 cfs | 67% | -2% | 2.43 ft | 24.6 ft below | 85 ft |
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Leaf River Near Mclain MS
Oct 2, 2:15 AM · USGS 02475000 |
826 cfs | 65% | 0% | 2.89 ft | 15.1 ft below | 56 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Leaf River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest Gauge: Hattiesburg |
Too low | 486 cfs | 801–11,804 cfs typical | · |
Leaf River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Leaf River
The Leaf River is a river in Mississippi that is approximately 180 miles long. It has historically been used for transportation of goods and supplies, and played a key role in the Civil War. Today, it serves as a source of water for agricultural irrigation, and supports a variety of recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. The river system includes several major reservoirs and dams, including the Ross Barnett Reservoir and the Okatibbee Reservoir. These structures have been constructed to regulate the river's flow, prevent flooding, and provide hydroelectric power. Despite its importance, the Leaf River faces several challenges, including pollution and habitat destruction.
Fishing near the Leaf River
About the Leaf River
How is the Leaf River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Leaf River is flowing at 826 cfs near Mclain, MS, about 65% of normal for the date. Across its 4 USGS gauges, current flows range from 114 to 826 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Leaf River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Leaf River is at 68% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Leaf River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Collins (25.0 ft), Hattiesburg (22.0 ft), New Augusta (27.0 ft), Mclain (18.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Leaf River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.