The 'highest' figures are about the max levels the river reaches (averaged over 24 hrs). Hence the actual peaks will be higher than this. The 'yearly average' is the level at which, for half the days of the year the river will be (on average) higher than this. The 'low' figure shows that the river is at a flow that it only drops to for 10% of days of the year.
We are working on a more useful calibration system but need some time to calibrate the numbers on the gauge to the corresponding levels for paddling.
Please help us with this task by recording the measure on the gauges when you see the river in reality, particularly at flows that are of interest to boaters. A picture of notable points or a precise note of what the river is doing would be of more use than a subjective description.
This page is updated daily through the week before 9.30am. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, this data is not guaranteed, has not been validated or checked in any way and may therefore contain errors.
Neither the Environment Agency, nor its employees or agents, can be held responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. River levels can respond rapidly to localised rainfall and river users should be aware of any weather conditions which may have affected river levels since the time of the update.
This information can not be relied upon to provide warnings about flooding. If you are concerned about flooding in your area you should go to the Environment Agency Flood Warning page (http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/flood/) or call Floodline on 0845 988 1188 |