Is the Black Creek flooding?

Mississippi · 3 gauges · Mississippi river levels

The Black Creek 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 Black Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.

data refreshed 3 min ago

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 Black Creek near Wiggins, MS. The highest level ever recorded there was 30.50 ft in July 1916, carrying 60,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1916 (54 annual peaks).

Drains 701 sq mi · gauge elevation 49 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Black Creek near Brooklyn, MSNo flooding3.84 ft20 ft
Black Creek near Wiggins, MSNo current data
Black Creek at Lexington, MSNo current data
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.