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SwedenAppomattox River at Route 602 near Mannboro water level
River gauge, Appomattox River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 182 cfs
History
What this means
The Appomattox River at Route 602 near Mannboro is at 2.80 ft, in the normal range.
It is 15.20 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.65 ft and 2.86 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.09 ftOctober 13, 2018
Floating and fishing near Appomattox River at Route 602 near Mannboro
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 15.20 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
- River stage sensor operating limit
- 18.00 ft
- Flooding is occurring in the floodplain on both the left and right bank near the gage.
- 2.80 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.09 ft | October 13, 2018 |
| 2 | 18.09 ft | February 18, 2025 |
| 3 | 18.09 ft | December 26, 2015 |
| 4 | 17.95 ft | January 11, 2024 |
| 5 | 17.78 ft | September 19, 2018 |
| 6 | 17.05 ft | May 20, 2018 |
| 7 | 16.74 ft | May 2, 2014 |
| 8 | 16.01 ft | November 18, 2018 |
| 9 | 14.91 ft | January 19, 2013 |
| 10 | 14.56 ft | February 25, 2019 |
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 | 4.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 32 mi |
| Appomattox River at MattoaxRiver gauge, Appomattox River | 7.26 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 8 mi |
| Appomattox River at MatoacaRiver gauge, Appomattox River | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.14 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek near MannboroRiver gauge, Deep Creek | 24.1 cfs | Normal | −4.9 cfs | 4.4 mi |
| Fine Creek at Fine Creek MillsRiver gauge, Fine Creek | 3.2 cfs | Low | −0.9 cfs | 19 mi |
| Stony Creek near DinwiddieRiver gauge, Stony Creek | 4.5 cfs | Low | +0.3 cfs | 21 mi |
| James River and Kanawha Canal near RichmondCanal gauge, James River and Kanawha Canal | 162 cfs | Normal | +12.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| James River near RichmondRiver gauge, James River | 3.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 22 mi |
| Nottoway River near RawlingsRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.43 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| James River at CartersvilleRiver gauge, James River | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.29 ft | 29 mi |
| Nottoway River at Route 609 near McKenneyRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 2.08 ft | Below flood stage | +1.91 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Appomattox River at Route 602 near Mannboro?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 15.20 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 Route 602 near Mannboro today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.80 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Appomattox River at Route 602 near Mannboro rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Appomattox River at Route 602 near Mannboro 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 Route 602 near Mannboro?
The highest level on record is 22.09 ft on October 13, 2018.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02040892(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.31806, -77.80167(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 | 2.80 ft | 2026-10-20 11:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 182 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Appomattox River at Route 602 near Mannboro (usgs:02040892). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/appomattox-river-at-route-602-near-mannboro
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer