Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green, Va Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 44 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.43 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 134 .

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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.