Big Black River near Bovina
Warren County, Mississippi
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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