+78.8 cfs (+18.24%) since yesterday
43.63% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Appomattox River
was last observed at
511
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,013
acre-ft of water today; about 44%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,171 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2018-10-14 when daily discharge volume was observed at
35,350 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Appomattox River At Matoaca
reporting a streamflow rate of 237 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Appomattox River At Mattoax
with a gauge stage of 7.28 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Appomattox River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 299 ft, the
Appomattox River At Farmville.
Last Updated
2023-10-04
Streamflow
510.7 cfs
Percent of Normal
43.63%
Maximum
35,350.0 cfs
2018-10-14
About the appomattox river
The Appomattox River is a 157-mile-long river located in central Virginia. Historically, the river was significant during the American Civil War as it played a role in the Confederate Army's retreat from Richmond in 1865. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It also serves as a source of irrigation for crops in the surrounding agricultural areas. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including Lake Chesdin, which is used for hydroelectric power generation and water supply for the city of Petersburg. The Appomattox River has a diverse hydrology, with both slow moving stretches and rapids for kayaking and canoeing. It is a valuable natural resource for the region and an important part of Virginia's history.
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