Big Black River at West
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 26.1 ft on May 21, 1983 (historic crest)
- 26.0 ft on Dec 1, 1926 (historic crest)
- 26.0 ft on May 1, 1930 (historic crest)
- 25.8 ft on Apr 4, 2000 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Jackson · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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