RIVER GAUGE · APPOMATTOX RIVER
Appomattox River at Mattoax
Amelia County, Virginia
Water level7.11 ft
Flow135 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft3,260 cfs
Minor flood21 ft4,580 cfs
Moderate flood25 ft7,360 cfs
Major flood28 ft11,200 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 34 ft
Near record flooding.
- 32.1 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
- 28 ft
Secondary roads closed due to flooding.
- 25 ft
Agricultural and some secondary roads flooded.
- 21 ft
Agricultural and pasture land flooded.
- 19 ft
Left bank begins to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 1940 | 35.3 ft | 35,000 cfs |
| Jun 24, 1972 | 34.08 ft | 31,100 cfs |
| Oct 6, 1972 | 31.1 ft | 22,400 cfs |
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