OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT AU
Roper River Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Roper River at Downstream Elsey Hst 2 • Top End & Outback• Australia
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
4.81 m
Normal Band: 8.8 – 87.5 m
Discharge / Flow
48 m³/s
Historical Peak: 200 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) • GAUGE ID: G9030023 • COORD: -14.891°, 133.403°
OBSERVED:
Roper River Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: Roper River
The Roper River is a vital waterway situated within Australia, flowing predominantly across the Top End & Outback basin. It forms an integral artery of the Roper River drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Downstream Elsey Hst 2, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Roper River at Downstream Elsey Hst 2 gauging station (coordinates: -14.8907°N, 133.4032°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
Australia
REGION / STATE
Top End & Outback
CATCHMENT BASIN
Roper River
GAUGING LOCATION
Downstream Elsey Hst 2
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (4)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roper River at Downstream Elsey Hst 2 CURRENT GAUGE | Top End & Outback | -14.891°, 133.403° | G9030023 | Viewing |
| Roper River at Mat. Hs | Top End & Outback | -14.943°, 133.208° | G9030176 | View Level → |
| Roper River at Downstream Moroak Homestead | Top End & Outback | -14.825°, 133.712° | G9030123 | View Level → |
| Roper River at Elsey Homestead | Top End & Outback | -14.957°, 133.333° | G9030013 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Roper River
What is the current Roper River water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Roper River water level at Roper River at Downstream Elsey Hst 2 is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 48 m³/s.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for Roper River located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for Roper River is located at coordinates -14.8907° Latitude and 133.4032° Longitude near Downstream Elsey Hst 2 in Top End & Outback. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier G9030023.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for Roper River? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the Roper River generally fluctuate within 8.8 m and 87.5 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the Roper River flow? ↓
The Roper River courses through Australia across the Top End & Outback basin, draining into the Roper River. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
Connected & Nearby Rivers (Top End & Outback)
Hydrologically adjacent waterways and tributaries
Alligator Lagoon
Station: Alligator Lagoon at Mouth Adcm Site
Water Level →
Alligator Lagoon 4km
Station: Alligator Lagoon 4km at Upstream of Mouth Adcm Site
Water Level →
Arthur Crk River
Station: Arthur Crk River at Downstream Lucy Crk Homestead
Water Level →
Blackford Diversion Regulator River
Station: Blackford Diversion Regulator River
Water Level →
Border Crk River
Station: Border Crk River at Weaber Range
Water Level →
Cooper Crk River
Station: Cooper Crk River at Downstream Nabarlek
Water Level →