Mattaponi River at Bowling Green
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.5 ft on Aug 15, 1928 (historic crest)
- 18.9 ft on Jun 23, 1972 (historic crest)
- 17.4 ft on Oct 17, 1942 (historic crest)
- 16.7 ft on Aug 21, 1969 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Paige Road, about 1/2 mile west of the river begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 20.8 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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