Appomattox River at Mattoax, VA
Is Appomattox River at Mattoax, VA flooding right now?
Appomattox River at Mattoax, VA measured 6.61 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 14.4 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.61 ft
Streamflow
78 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.3 ft on Sun, Aug 18, 1940.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 21.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.3 ft | 1940-08-18 |
| 34.08 ft | 1972-06-25 |
| 31.1 ft | 1972-10-07 |
| 30.84 ft | 1979-02-26 |
| 29.97 ft | 1937-04-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Appomattox River at Route 602 near Mannboro, VA | 7.8 mi | Chesterfield County |
| Deep Creek near Mannboro, VA | 9.6 mi | Amelia County |
| Fine Creek at Fine Creek Mills, VA | 12.4 mi | Powhatan County |
| Tuckahoe Creek at River Rd at Tuckahoe Village, VA | 17.5 mi | Henrico County |
| Falling Creek near Chesterfield, VA | 18.5 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.