Appomattox River at Mattoax
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 21.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 35.3 ft on Aug 18, 1940 (historic crest)
- 34.1 ft on Jun 25, 1972 (historic crest)
- 31.1 ft on Oct 7, 1972 (historic crest)
- 30.8 ft on Feb 26, 1979 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 19.0 ft | Left bank begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 21.0 ft | Agricultural and pasture land flooded. |
| 25.0 ft | Agricultural and some secondary roads flooded. |
| 28.0 ft | Secondary roads closed due to flooding. |
| 32.1 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
| 34.0 ft | Near record flooding. |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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