Is the Big Black River flooding?

Mississippi · 3 gauges · Mississippi river levels

The Big Black River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Mississippi. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Big Black River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Mississippi river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Big Black River at West, MS. The highest level ever recorded there was 26.08 ft on 21 May 1983, carrying 71,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1926 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.10 ft, 25.0 ft below that record.

Drains 1,027 sq mi · gauge elevation 250 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Big Black River at West, MSNo flooding1.10 ft15 ft
Big Black River near Bentonia, MSNo flooding4.39 ft22 ft
Big Black River near Bovina, MSNo flooding6.81 ft28 ft
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.