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SwedenAppomattox River at Mattoax water level
River gauge, Appomattox River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 135 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 8.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:48 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Appomattox River at Mattoax, where the gauge shows 7.11 ft.
It is 13.89 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 8.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. There is still 13.89 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 6.91 ft – 7.21 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 35.30 ftAugust 18, 1940
- Forecast peak
- 8.20 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 21.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 34.00 ft
- Near record flooding.
- 32.10 ft
- River stage sensor operating limit
- 28.00 ft
- Secondary roads closed due to flooding.
- 25.00 ft
- Agricultural and some secondary roads flooded.
- 21.00 ft
- Agricultural and pasture land flooded.
- 19.00 ft
- Left bank begins to flood.
- 7.11 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: 7 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.30 ft | August 18, 1940 |
| 2 | 34.08 ft | June 25, 1972 |
| 3 | 31.10 ft | October 7, 1972 |
| 4 | 30.84 ft | February 26, 1979 |
| 5 | 29.97 ft | April 28, 1937 |
| 6 | 28.72 ft | October 15, 2018 |
| 7 | 27.73 ft | January 28, 1978 |
| 8 | 27.49 ft | September 10, 1996 |
| 9 | 27.33 ft | September 23, 2003 |
| 10 | 26.64 ft | November 7, 1985 |
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 | 4.37 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 30 mi |
| Appomattox River at Route 602 near MannboroRiver gauge, Appomattox River | 2.85 ft | Below flood stage | +0.16 ft | 8 mi |
| Appomattox River at MatoacaRiver gauge, Appomattox River | 1.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 25 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek near MannboroRiver gauge, Deep Creek | 26.5 cfs | Normal | +9.3 cfs | 10 mi |
| Fine Creek at Fine Creek MillsRiver gauge, Fine Creek | 5.8 cfs | Normal | −2.2 cfs | 12 mi |
| James River and Kanawha Canal near RichmondCanal gauge, James River and Kanawha Canal | 150 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| James River near RichmondRiver gauge, James River | 4.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 20 mi |
| James River at CartersvilleRiver gauge, James River | 1.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.34 ft | 21 mi |
| Stony Creek near DinwiddieRiver gauge, Stony Creek | 4.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Nottoway River near RawlingsRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.37 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Appomattox River at Mattoax?
The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 13.89 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 Mattoax today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT, the water level was 7.11 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Appomattox River at Mattoax rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Appomattox River at Mattoax 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 Mattoax?
The highest level on record is 35.30 ft on August 18, 1940.
Is Appomattox River at Mattoax expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 8.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02040000(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.42154, -77.85889(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 | 7.11 ft | 2026-10-17 14:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 135 cfs | 2026-10-17 14:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Appomattox River at Mattoax (usgs:02040000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/appomattox-river-at-mattoax
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