Streamflow discharge was last observed at 60 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.64 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 177 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Piscataway Creek and the Dragon Swamp, and is dammed by the Lake Anna Dam further upstream. The river experiences seasonal fluctuation in flow, with peak flows typically occurring in the spring and fall. Interestingly, the Mattaponi River is significant to the local Native American tribe, the Mattaponi Indians, who use the river for fishing and cultural events.
| Elevation | 170.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.64 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 59.7 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 215% |
| Year Over Year Average | 28 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 6,730 cfs |