Black Creek near Brooklyn
Forrest County, Mississippi
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31.87 ft
Water covers most of Highway 49 just south of town.
- 30.1 ft
Water is covering most of Highway 49 bridge, 1 mile southwest of brooklyn.
- 29.96 ft
Evacuation of residents is recommended. Flooding occurs across much of Brooklyn on the southside of Main Street and also the trailer park off Hobson Street.
- 29.48 ft
Water covers both ends of Old Highway 49 bridge on the south side of town.
- 26 ft
Water is covering southern portions of Main Street in the city of Brooklyn.
- 25 ft
Several structures flood along Carnes Road just upstream of Brooklyn.
- 24.9 ft
Water begins to affect homes on the south side of Main Street.
- 22 ft
Water approaches the south side of Brooklyn.
- 21.8 ft
Portions of JC Burt Road flood in the Camp Dantzler area begin to flood.
- 20 ft
Widespread flooding of lowland approximately 5 miles up and downstream of the gage site.
- 16.5 ft
Parking areas flood along the creek.
- 13 ft
Flooding occurs along lowland near the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1983 | 29.96 ft | 42,500 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2012 | 26.96 ft | 25,700 cfs |
| Feb 17, 1961 | 25.7 ft | 21,500 cfs |
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