Appomattox River at Matoaca, VA
Is Appomattox River at Matoaca, VA flooding right now?
Appomattox River at Matoaca, VA measured 1.34 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.7 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.34 ft
Streamflow
52 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.39 ft on Sat, Oct 7, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.39 ft | 1972-10-07 |
| 14.61 ft | 2003-05-26 |
| 14.6 ft | 1972-06-27 |
| 14.37 ft | 1979-02-26 |
| 14.1 ft | 1971-10-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek near Dinwiddie, VA | 13.0 mi | Dinwiddie County |
| Falling Creek near Chesterfield, VA | 15.3 mi | Chesterfield County |
| Fourmile Creek at Kingsland Rd near Varina, VA | 16.4 mi | Henrico County |
| Fourmile Creek near Richmond Heights, VA | 17.7 mi | Henrico County |
| Appomattox River at Route 602 near Mannboro, VA | 19.0 mi | Chesterfield 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.