APPOMATTOX RIVER AT FARMVILLE, VA
Is APPOMATTOX RIVER AT FARMVILLE, VA flooding right now?
No — APPOMATTOX RIVER AT FARMVILLE, VA is at 4.11 ft, 11.9 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 14 min ago.
Gauge height
4.11 ft
Streamflow
75 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.7 ft on Thu, Jun 22, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 11.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 20.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.7 ft | 1972-06-22 |
| 24.02 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 23.6 ft | 1940-08-15 |
| 23.3 ft | 2020-11-13 |
| 21.93 ft | 2024-08-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO CREEK NEAR HAMPDEN SYDNEY, VA | 6.4 mi | Prince Edward County |
| HOLIDAY CREEK NEAR ANDERSONVILLE, VA | 15.5 mi | Buckingham County |
| NORTH MEHERRIN RIVER NEAR LUNENBURG, VA | 21.5 mi | Lunenburg County |
| CUB CREEK AT PHENIX, VA | 25.9 mi | Charlotte County |
| SLATE RIVER NEAR ARVONIA, VA | 27.3 mi | Buckingham County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.