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SwedenAppomattox River at Matoaca water level
River gauge, Appomattox River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 143 cfs
- Water temperature
- 62 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:48 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Appomattox River at Matoaca, where the gauge shows 1.79 ft.
It is 8.21 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.73 ft – 1.89 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 62 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.39 ftOctober 7, 1972
- Forecast peak
- 2.10 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 36.08 ft
- Elevation of the Pickett Avenue Bridge floor on southern end. Northern end of bridge is under water.
- 33.32 ft
- Height of the bottom of Pickett Avenue Bridge floor support beam on southern end. Northern end of bridge is under water.
- 26.20 ft
- River stage sensor operating limit
- 22.78 ft
- Elevation of Pickett Avenue Bridge...State Route 600...bridge floor on northern end of bridge.
- 18.86 ft
- Height of the bottom of the bridge support beam on northern end of Pickett Avenue Bridge...State Route 600.
- 17.00 ft
- Near flood of record. Residential areas flooded.
- 15.00 ft
- Major flooding begins. Secondary roads begin to flood. Some residential areas are threatened.
- 13.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. Portions of Old Town Petersburg begin to flood.
- 10.00 ft
- Minor flooding begins. Canal begins to overflow along the right bank.
- 1.79 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.39 ft | October 7, 1972 |
| 2 | 14.61 ft | May 26, 2003 |
| 3 | 14.60 ft | June 27, 1972 |
| 4 | 14.37 ft | February 26, 1979 |
| 5 | 14.10 ft | October 25, 1971 |
| 6 | 13.86 ft | October 14, 2018 |
| 7 | 13.57 ft | August 31, 2004 |
| 8 | 13.09 ft | October 3, 1979 |
| 9 | 12.86 ft | September 20, 2003 |
| 10 | 12.63 ft | February 16, 1984 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Appomattox River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appomattox River at FarmvilleRiver gauge, Appomattox River | 4.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 51 mi |
| Appomattox River at MattoaxRiver gauge, Appomattox River | 7.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 25 mi |
| Appomattox River at Route 602 near MannboroRiver gauge, Appomattox River | 2.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek near DinwiddieRiver gauge, Stony Creek | 4.5 cfs | Low | +1.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Deep Creek near MannboroRiver gauge, Deep Creek | 29.0 cfs | Normal | +5.8 cfs | 22 mi |
| Nottoway River near Stony CreekRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 23 mi |
| James River near RichmondRiver gauge, James River | 3.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 24 mi |
| James River and Kanawha Canal near RichmondCanal gauge, James River and Kanawha Canal | 150 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Nottoway River near RawlingsRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Nottoway River at Route 609 near McKenneyRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.50 ft | Below flood stage | +2.34 ft | 25 mi |
| Chickahominy River near Providence ForgeRiver gauge, Chickahominy River | 3.53 ft | Below flood stage | +0.64 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Appomattox River at Matoaca?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.21 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Appomattox River at Matoaca today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Appomattox River at Matoaca rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Appomattox River at Matoaca normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Appomattox River at Matoaca?
The highest level on record is 18.39 ft on October 7, 1972.
Is Appomattox River at Matoaca expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.10 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02041650(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.22515, -77.47526(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.79 ft | 2026-10-19 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 143 cfs | 2026-10-19 08:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 62 °F | 2026-10-19 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Appomattox River at Matoaca (usgs:02041650). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/appomattox-river-at-matoaca
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