LEAF RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
42.16, -89.57


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Leaf River was last observed at 3,497 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 6,936 acre-ft of water today; about 31% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 11,241 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2016-03-15 when daily discharge volume was observed at 202,000 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Leaf River Nr Mclain reporting a streamflow rate of 1,360 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Leaf River Nr Collins with a gauge stage of 4.7 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Leaf River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 245 ft, the Leaf River Nr Collins.

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.

Last Updated 2024-12-21
Discharge Volume 6,936 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 3,497.0 cfs
-166.0 cfs (-4.53%)
Percent of Normal 31.11%
Maximum 202,000.0 cfs
2016-03-15
Seasonal Avg 11,241 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Leaf River Nr Collins
USGS 02472000
227 cfs 4.7 ft -3.4
Leaf River At Hattiesburg
USGS 02473000
730 cfs 2.23 ft -3.69
Leaf River Nr New Augusta
USGS 02474560
1180 cfs 2.48 ft -3.28
Leaf River Nr Mclain
USGS 02475000
1360 cfs 3.73 ft -6.21
History of the River

Leaf River (French: Rivière aux Feuilles; Inuktitut: Kuugaaluk ["the large river"] or Itinniq ["where there are spring tides"]) is a river in northern Quebec, Canada, at the northern limit of the tree line. It flows from Lake Minto northeast through the Ungava Peninsula into Leaf Bay off Ungava Bay over a distance of 480 kilometres (300 mi). At the head of Leaf Bay is the Inuit community of Tasiujaq.
With caution, it is possible to paddle the entire Leaf River without portaging, as it contains no impassable waterfalls or non-navigable rapids. The river's length, measured from Charpentier Bay to Tasiujaq, is 320 kilometres (200 mi); if measured from first discernable current, it is 288 kilometres (179 mi).The river is ice-free for about 60 days each year.

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