Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29.5 ft
Water is across the surface of State Highway 19 bridge.
26 ft
Water reaches the underclearence of the State Highway 19 bridge.
21 ft
Extensive flooding of agricultural land.
19 ft
Thousands of acres of agricultural land are under water.
17 ft
Several thousand acres of agricultural and lowland become inundated.
15 ft
Lowlands and agricultural land near the river begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1983 | 26.08 ft | 71,200 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1930 | 26 ft | 67,000 cfs |
| Nov 30, 1926 | 26 ft | 67,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WSTM6
River
Big Black River
County
Holmes, MS
Coordinates
33.1944°N, 89.7711°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Black River at West?
The Big Black River at West gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07289350) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Black River at West?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Black River at West is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Black River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Black River at West to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Big Black River at West gauge located?
The gauge is located in Holmes County, Mississippi at coordinates 33.1944°N, 89.7711°W. USGS site number: 07289350. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.