Appomattox River at Matoaca, VA
USGS Site No: 02041650 • Appomattox River • Chesterfield County, VA
Appomattox River at Matoaca, VA on the Appomattox River is currently at 1,550 cfs (High — 81th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 4.31 ft.
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Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 123 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 177 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 282 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 674 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 3,740 | Today: 1,550 cfs |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 1,530 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 1,070 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 976 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 220 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 147 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 127 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 122 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 126 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 127 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 132 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 151 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 163 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 167 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 184 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 173 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 319 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 251 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 249 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 311 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 294 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 288 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 315 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 338 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 390 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 420 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 420 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 460 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 451 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 487 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 491 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 02041650
- State
- VA
- County
- Chesterfield County
- Coordinates
- 37.2252, -77.4753
- Drainage Area
- 1,342 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 67.1
- HUC Code
- 02080207
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 8.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 10.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 13.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 15.0 ft
Currently 5.69 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
5,150 cfsJul 11, 2025
- Min discharge
-
109 cfsSep 5, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Stony Creek Near Dinwiddie, VAHigh13.0 mi · 101 cfs
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Appomattox River at Route 602 Near Mannboro, VAVery High19.1 mi · 1,380 cfs
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Deep Creek Near Mannboro, VAHigh22.1 mi · 161 cfs
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Nottoway River Near Stony Creek, VAHigh22.8 mi · 1,160 cfs
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James River Near Richmond, VAHigh23.7 mi · 6,780 cfs