Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Mississippi...

Leaf Near McLain affecting George, Perry and Greene 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...Until late Thursday night.

* 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 6:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood