Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
Designation: National Battlefield Site
Location: Mississippi
📘 Park Overview
The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long-term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.
🌤 Weather Information
Mississippi is classified as a humid subtropical climate, the weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers with high humidity between May and September. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's in summer, and into the high 40's in winter. Check local forecasts to plan your trip.
🚗 Directions
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site can be found 15 miles north of Tupelo, Mississippi. Exit U.S. Highway 45 onto Mississippi 370, in Baldwyn, Mississippi. The battlefield is located 6 miles west of Baldwyn, on Mississippi 370.
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The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates. Brices Cross Roads is an excellent example of winning the battle, bu
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Mar 13
Sunny
High: 73°F | Low: 36.7°F
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 11.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.4
Sunrise: 07:08 AM
Sunset: 07:01 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (35%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 45.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Mar 14
Sunny
High: 75.7°F | Low: 45.7°F
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.5
Sunrise: 07:06 AM
Sunset: 07:02 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (26%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 53.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Mar 15
Partly Cloudy
High: 71.1°F | Low: 55.8°F
Humidity: 75%
Wind: 19.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.1
Sunrise: 07:05 AM
Sunset: 07:02 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (18%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 58.7°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Flood Warning issued March 12 at 8:08PM CDT until March 15 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Effective: Mar 12, 2026 9:08pm
Expires: Mar 14, 2026 9:15am
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water is covering a portion of Air Base
Road located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farmland is
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Thursday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon and continue falling to 10.4 feet
Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued March 13 at 10:42AM CDT until March 15 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Effective: Mar 13, 2026 11:42am
Expires: Mar 14, 2026 11:45pm
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Air Base Road
located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farmland near the
river also begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Friday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain fairly steady
through early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below
flood stage Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
260 Bethany Rd
Guntown, MS 38849
🏤 Mailing Address:
2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804
📞 Voice Phone: 18003057417
📞 Fax Phone: 6626804033
✉️ Email: natr_interpretation@nps.gov