Appomattox River at Farmville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 29.7 ft on Jun 22, 1972 (historic crest)
- 24.0 ft on Sep 7, 1996 (historic crest)
- 23.6 ft on Aug 15, 1940 (historic crest)
- 23.3 ft on Nov 13, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 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. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | River Rd downstream of the gage near the railroad bridge begins to flood. |
| 20.0 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. |
| 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. |
| 25.0 ft | Water enters the parking lot of the Riverside Cafe located on Main Street, about 300 ft south of the river. |
| 26.7 ft | Instrument shelf elevation |
| 27.6 ft | Height of the "50-year" flood |
| 29.7 ft | Flood of record |
| 30.0 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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