Is the Appomattox River flooding?

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The Appomattox River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Virginia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Appomattox River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Virginia river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Appomattox River at Mattoax, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 35.30 ft on 18 August 1940, carrying 35,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1901 (105 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.61 ft, 28.7 ft below that record.

Drains 725 sq mi · gauge elevation 174 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Appomattox River at Farmville, VANo flooding3.87 ft16 ft
Appomattox River at Mattoax, VANo flooding6.61 ft21 ft
Appomattox River at Route 602 near Mannboro, VANo flooding2.20 ft18 ft
Appomattox River at Matoaca, VANo flooding1.34 ft10 ft
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.