OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT AU
Cato River Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Cato River at W Br • Top End & Outback• 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: G8260006 • COORD: -12.449°, 136.351°
OBSERVED:
Cato River Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: Cato River
The Cato River is a vital waterway situated within Australia, flowing predominantly across the Top End & Outback basin. It forms an integral artery of the Cato River drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to W Br, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Cato River at W Br gauging station (coordinates: -12.4485°N, 136.3511°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
Australia
REGION / STATE
Top End & Outback
CATCHMENT BASIN
Cato River
GAUGING LOCATION
W Br
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cato River at W Br CURRENT GAUGE | Top End & Outback | -12.449°, 136.351° | G8260006 | Viewing |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Cato River
What is the current Cato River water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Cato River water level at Cato River at W Br is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 16 m³/s.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for Cato River located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for Cato River is located at coordinates -12.4485° Latitude and 136.3511° Longitude near W Br in Top End & Outback. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier G8260006.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for Cato River? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the Cato 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 Cato River flow? ↓
The Cato River courses through Australia across the Top End & Outback basin, draining into the Cato River. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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