OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT AU

Leigh River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Leigh River at Mercer • South East 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: 233215A • COORD: -37.811°, 143.918°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 8:34 PM

Leigh River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Leigh River

The Leigh River is a vital waterway situated within Australia, flowing predominantly across the South East Australia basin. It forms an integral artery of the Leigh River drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Mercer, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Leigh River at Mercer gauging station (coordinates: -37.8107°N, 143.9185°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

Australia

REGION / STATE

South East Australia

CATCHMENT BASIN

Leigh River

GAUGING LOCATION

Mercer

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (3) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Leigh River at Mercer CURRENT GAUGE	South East Australia	-37.811°, 143.918°	233215A	Viewing
Leigh River at Mercer	South East Australia	-37.811°, 143.918°	233215	View Level →
Leigh River at Shelford	South East Australia	-38.014°, 143.977°	233213A	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Leigh River

What is the current Leigh River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Leigh River water level at Leigh River at Mercer is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 16 m³/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Leigh River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Leigh River is located at coordinates -37.8107° Latitude and 143.9185° Longitude near Mercer in South East Australia. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 233215A.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Leigh River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Leigh 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 Leigh River flow? ↓

The Leigh River courses through Australia across the South East Australia basin, draining into the Leigh River. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.