OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT AU
Merri River Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Merri River at Dennington • 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: 236218 • COORD: -38.357°, 142.435°
OBSERVED:
Merri River Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: Merri River
The Merri River is a vital waterway situated within Australia, flowing predominantly across the South East Australia basin. It forms an integral artery of the Merri River drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Dennington, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Merri River at Dennington gauging station (coordinates: -38.3567°N, 142.4350°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
Australia
REGION / STATE
South East Australia
CATCHMENT BASIN
Merri River
GAUGING LOCATION
Dennington
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (3)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merri River at Dennington CURRENT GAUGE | South East Australia | -38.357°, 142.435° | 236218 | Viewing |
| Merri River at Somerton | South East Australia | -37.646°, 144.973° | 229603B | View Level → |
| Merri River at Warrnambool | South East Australia | -38.375°, 142.440° | 236217 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Merri River
What is the current Merri River water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Merri River water level at Merri River at Dennington is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 16 m³/s.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for Merri River located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for Merri River is located at coordinates -38.3567° Latitude and 142.4350° Longitude near Dennington in South East Australia. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 236218.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for Merri River? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the Merri 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 Merri River flow? ↓
The Merri River courses through Australia across the South East Australia basin, draining into the Merri River. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
Connected & Nearby Rivers (South East Australia)
Hydrologically adjacent waterways and tributaries
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Station: Acheron River at Taggerty
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Albert River
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Arthurs C River
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Arthurs Creek
Station: Arthurs Creek at Nutfield
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Arthurs River
Station: Arthurs River at Hurstbridge
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Avondale Heights River
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