Big Black River At West, Ms Realtime Data
BIG BLACK RIVER AT WEST, MS
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
213
Discharge (cfs)
2.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 213 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.75 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 180 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Homochitto River, Bogue Chitto Creek, and Silver Creek. There are several dams along the river, including the Lee Plantation Dam and the Swinging Bridge Dam. The flow of the river varies seasonally, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. The river has a rich and complex history, including its role in the Civil War and its use for transportation and commerce. Despite its importance, the river is not without its quirks, including occasional flooding and the occasional appearance of rare species such as the Mississippi sandhill crane.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 276.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.75 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 213.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 76% |
| Year Over Year Average | 281 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 52,000 cfs |
| Geolocation | 33.19, -89.77 |
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