Major Flood
25 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
29.7 ft
Flood of record
27.58 ft
Height of the "50-year" flood
26.7 ft
Instrument shelf elevation
25 ft
Water enters the parking lot of the Riverside Cafe located on Main Street, about 300 ft south of the river.
21.5 ft
North Main Street is flooded near the Riverside Lot at Elm Street. Water reaches the steps to the warehouses on Elm Street.
20 ft
South Street, Depot Street and East Second Steet are flooded and impassable near Gross Creek. River Road and North Virginia Street are closed and impassable. Water reaches the structures and business along Plank Road near Main Street and also the Appomattox River Company building.
18 ft
River Rd downstream of the gage near the railroad bridge begins to flood.
16 ft
Water approaches back of homes on Old Plank Rd, upstream of gage. The Riverside Lot at Elm Street and North Main Street begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1972 | 29.7 ft | 33,100 cfs |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 24.02 ft | 17,900 cfs |
| Aug 14, 1940 | 23.6 ft | 21,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FRMV2
River
Appomattox River
County
Cumberland, VA
Coordinates
37.3069°N, 78.3889°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Appomattox River at Farmville?
The Appomattox River at Farmville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02039500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Appomattox River at Farmville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Appomattox River at Farmville is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Appomattox River rises?
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Where is the Appomattox River at Farmville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cumberland County, Virginia at coordinates 37.3069°N, 78.3889°W. USGS site number: 02039500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 72 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.