Major Flood
29 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
43 ft
River reaches gage house along Highway 49.
40 ft
Water is near the road surface on the Highway 49 bridge over the Big Black River.
37.5 ft
Water is approaching the underclearance of the Highway 49 bridge.
32.47 ft
The river is at the flood of record.
29 ft
Agricultural land along the river is devastated by flood waters.
28 ft
Devastating flooding of agricultural land begins to occur.
26.5 ft
Flooding of agricultural land has more than doubled in the last 1.5 feet rise.
25 ft
Extensive flooding of agricultural land is occurring.
23.5 ft
Agricultural land near the river begins to flood.
22 ft
Low lying woodland areas along the river begins to flood.
21 ft
Minor low land flooding occurs along the river.
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 22, 1983 | 32.48 ft | 86,000 cfs |
| Apr 14, 1979 | 31.81 ft | 80,000 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1951 | 31.64 ft | 66,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BTAM6
River
Big Black River
County
Madison, MS
Coordinates
32.6031°N, 90.3639°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Black River near Bentonia?
The Big Black River near Bentonia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07289730) 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 near Bentonia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Black River near Bentonia is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Black River rises?
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Where is the Big Black River near Bentonia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.6031°N, 90.3639°W. USGS site number: 07289730. 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. Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.