OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT AU
Orara River Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Orara River at Bawden Bdge • Eastern 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: 204041 • COORD: -29.722°, 152.810°
OBSERVED:
Orara River Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: Orara River
The Orara River is a vital waterway situated within Australia, flowing predominantly across the Eastern Australia basin. It forms an integral artery of the Orara River drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Bawden Bdge, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Orara River at Bawden Bdge gauging station (coordinates: -29.7217°N, 152.8099°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
Australia
REGION / STATE
Eastern Australia
CATCHMENT BASIN
Orara River
GAUGING LOCATION
Bawden Bdge
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (3)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orara River at Bawden Bdge CURRENT GAUGE | Eastern Australia | -29.722°, 152.810° | 204041 | Viewing |
| Orara River at Karangi | Eastern Australia | -30.253°, 153.033° | 204025 | View Level → |
| Orara River at Orange Grove | Eastern Australia | -30.258°, 153.011° | 204068 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Orara River
What is the current Orara River water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Orara River water level at Orara River at Bawden Bdge is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 16 m³/s.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for Orara River located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for Orara River is located at coordinates -29.7217° Latitude and 152.8099° Longitude near Bawden Bdge in Eastern Australia. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 204041.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for Orara River? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the Orara 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 Orara River flow? ↓
The Orara River courses through Australia across the Eastern Australia basin, draining into the Orara River. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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