OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT AU
Broughton River Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Broughton River at Mooroola • Southern Australia• Australia
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
1.64 m
Normal Band: 3.0 – 29.8 m
Discharge / Flow
16 m³/s
Historical Peak: 68 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) • GAUGE ID: A5070503 • COORD: -33.533°, 138.518°
OBSERVED:
Broughton River Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: Broughton River
The Broughton River is a vital waterway situated within Australia, flowing predominantly across the Southern Australia basin. It forms an integral artery of the Broughton River drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Mooroola, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Broughton River at Mooroola gauging station (coordinates: -33.5331°N, 138.5181°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
Australia
REGION / STATE
Southern Australia
CATCHMENT BASIN
Broughton River
GAUGING LOCATION
Mooroola
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton River at Mooroola CURRENT GAUGE | Southern Australia | -33.533°, 138.518° | A5070503 | Viewing |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Broughton River
What is the current Broughton River water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Broughton River water level at Broughton River at Mooroola is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 16 m³/s.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for Broughton River located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for Broughton River is located at coordinates -33.5331° Latitude and 138.5181° Longitude near Mooroola in Southern Australia. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier A5070503.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for Broughton River? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the Broughton River generally fluctuate within 3.0 m and 29.8 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the Broughton River flow? ↓
The Broughton River courses through Australia across the Southern Australia basin, draining into the Broughton River. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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