Is the Mattaponi River flooding?

Virginia · 2 gauges · Virginia river levels

The Mattaponi River is tracked by 2 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 Mattaponi River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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.

data refreshed 2 min ago

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 Mattaponi River near Beulahville, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.04 ft on 23 August 1969, carrying 12,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1889 (84 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.30 ft, 21.7 ft below that record.

Drains 603 sq mi · gauge elevation 11 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Mattaponi River near Bowling Green, VA	No flooding	1.97 ft	11 ft	48 min ago
Mattaponi River near Beulahville, VA	No flooding	2.30 ft	20 ft	48 min ago

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.