Appomattox River at Pocahontas
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
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| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.5 ft on Oct 1, 2024 (historic crest)
- 14.9 ft on Jul 15, 2025 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Oct 12, 2025 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Apr 11, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 17.0 ft | The walking trails at Matoax Park and Rotary Park on Pocahontas Island begin to flood. Additonally, the boat ramp and riverwalk at Roslyn Park in Colonial Heights are flooded. |
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Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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