River stage
Brooklyn, Black Creek
- River level
- 3.75 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.25 ft
- Recent high
- 21.04 ft
- Recent low
- 3.74 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BKNM6
- 30-day change
- -0.52 ft
- Average
- 5.25 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.96 ft
In brief
The Black Creek at Brooklyn, MS read 3.75 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.25 ft below action stage. That is 0.52 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BKNM6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.96 ft | 1983-04-07 |
| 2 | 26.96 ft | 2012-08-31 |
| 3 | 25.70 ft | 1961-02-18 |
| 4 | 25.36 ft | 2016-03-13 |
| 5 | 25.34 ft | 2019-05-12 |
| 6 | 25.32 ft | 2018-12-29 |
| 7 | 25.32 ft | 1974-04-14 |
| 8 | 25.29 ft | 1993-01-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Flooding occurs along lowland near the river.
- 16.50 ft
Parking areas flood along the creek.
- 20.00 ft
Widespread flooding of lowland approximately 5 miles up and downstream of the gage site.
- 21.80 ft
Portions of JC Burt Road flood in the Camp Dantzler area begin to flood.
- 22.00 ft
Water approaches the south side of Brooklyn.
- 24.90 ft
Water begins to affect homes on the south side of Main Street.
- 25.00 ft
Several structures flood along Carnes Road just upstream of Brooklyn.
- 26.00 ft
Water is covering southern portions of Main Street in the city of Brooklyn.
- 29.48 ft
Water covers both ends of Old Highway 49 bridge on the south side of town.
- 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black Creek flooding at Brooklyn?
No. The Black Creek at Brooklyn is at 3.75 ft, 11.25 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Brooklyn?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 29 ft.
What is the highest the Black Creek has been at Brooklyn?
The highest crest on record is 29.96 ft, on 1983-04-07.
Is the Black Creek high or low right now at Brooklyn?
At 3.75 ft it is higher than 1% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BKNM6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02479130). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.