Rivers in Mississippi
Black Creek near Brooklyn
Below flood stage
4.03ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 4:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 3.80 ftWed, Sep 23, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 29.96 ft1983
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 29.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 25.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 15.00 ft |
- 31.87 ftWater covers most of Highway 49 just south of town.
- 30.10 ftWater is covering most of Highway 49 bridge, 1 mile southwest of brooklyn.
- 29.96 ftEvacuation 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 ftWater covers both ends of Old Highway 49 bridge on the south side of town.
- 26.00 ftWater is covering southern portions of Main Street in the city of Brooklyn.
- 25.00 ftSeveral structures flood along Carnes Road just upstream of Brooklyn.
- 24.90 ftWater begins to affect homes on the south side of Main Street.
- 22.00 ftWater approaches the south side of Brooklyn.
- 21.80 ftPortions of JC Burt Road flood in the Camp Dantzler area begin to flood.
- 20.00 ftWidespread flooding of lowland approximately 5 miles up and downstream of the gage site.
- 16.50 ftParking areas flood along the creek.
- 13.00 ftFlooding occurs along lowland near the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
27 crests on NOAA’s list since 1961.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 7, 1983 | 29.96 ft |
| 2 | August 31, 2012 | 26.96 ft |
| 3 | February 18, 1961 | 25.70 ft |
| 4 | March 13, 2016 | 25.36 ft |
| 5 | May 12, 2019 | 25.34 ft |
| 6 | December 29, 2018 | 25.32 ft |
| 7 | April 14, 1974 | 25.32 ft |
| 8 | January 21, 1993 | 25.29 ft |
| 9 | April 4, 1979 | 24.60 ft |
| 10 | May 20, 1980 | 23.25 ft |
| 11 | March 30, 1980 | 22.69 ft |
| 12 | April 14, 1980 | 22.27 ft |
| 13 | March 29, 2009 | 22.26 ft |
| 14 | July 2, 2003 | 21.80 ft |
| 15 | June 2, 1990 | 21.74 ft |
| 16 | January 8, 1998 | 21.59 ft |
| 17 | April 1, 2005 | 21.46 ft |
| 18 | March 23, 2012 | 21.36 ft |
| 19 | January 31, 1999 | 21.29 ft |
| 20 | June 12, 2001 | 21.16 ft |
| 21 | April 14, 1975 | 21.05 ft |
| 22 | December 15, 2009 | 20.61 ft |
| 23 | January 26, 1990 | 20.47 ft |
| 24 | October 31, 1985 | 20.32 ft |
| 25 | February 11, 1981 | 20.19 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 12, 2019: 25.34 ft
- December 29, 2018: 25.32 ft
- March 13, 2016: 25.36 ft
- August 31, 2012: 26.96 ft
- March 23, 2012: 21.36 ft
- March 10, 2011: 20.02 ft
- December 15, 2009: 20.61 ft
- March 29, 2009: 22.26 ft
- April 1, 2005: 21.46 ft
- July 2, 2003: 21.80 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.