Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods 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.
26.2 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 ft
Near flood of record. Residential areas flooded.
15 ft
Major flooding begins. Secondary roads begin to flood. Some residential areas are threatened.
13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Portions of Old Town Petersburg begin to flood.
10 ft
Minor flooding begins. Canal begins to overflow along the right bank.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 1972 | 18.39 ft | 40,800 cfs |
| May 26, 2003 | 14.61 ft | 25,900 cfs |
| Jun 26, 1972 | 14.6 ft | 22,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MTCV2
River
Appomattox River
County
Chesterfield, VA
Coordinates
37.2250°N, 77.4756°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Appomattox River at Matoaca?
The Appomattox River at Matoaca gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02041650) 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 Matoaca?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Appomattox River at Matoaca is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Appomattox River rises?
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Where is the Appomattox River at Matoaca gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chesterfield County, Virginia at coordinates 37.2250°N, 77.4756°W. USGS site number: 02041650. 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
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
- 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.