Major Flood
40 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
38 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
27 ft
What Floods at Each Level
47 ft
Water approaches the road surface of the Old Highway 80 bridge.
43.3 ft
Water approaches the under clearance of the Old Highway 80 bridge.
40 ft
Water is close to entering some houses and camps just upstream of Old Highway 80 bridge on Hinds County side of the river.
39.8 ft
Several hundred acres of agricultural land in western Hinds and eastern Warren counties are underwater.
39.5 ft
Many houses and camps just upstream of old highway 80 bridge on Hinds County side of river are surrounded by water.
38 ft
Water is across the road near the Old Highway 80 bridge. Extensive flooding of agricultural land is occurring. Several local access roads are also underwater.
37.5 ft
Access roads to the river front area off of old highway 80 road near the bridge begin to flood.
32.5 ft
Water begins to cover Warrior's Trail Road.
32 ft
Several access roads along and near the river are under water.
28 ft
Low-lying agricultural land near the river begins 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 23, 1983 | 40.77 ft | 92,300 cfs |
| Apr 15, 1979 | 40.56 ft | 83,300 cfs |
| Dec 19, 1961 | 40.53 ft | 63,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BOVM6
River
Big Black River
County
Warren, MS
Coordinates
32.3478°N, 90.6969°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Black River near Bovina?
The Big Black River near Bovina gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07290000) 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 Bovina?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Black River near Bovina is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 27 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Black River rises?
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Where is the Big Black River near Bovina gauge located?
The gauge is located in Warren County, Mississippi at coordinates 32.3478°N, 90.6969°W. USGS site number: 07290000. 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, 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.