OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT IE

Balloonagh River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Lisloose (Balloonagh River) • Munster• Ireland

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

1.57 m

Normal Band: 3.5 – 28.0 m

Discharge / Flow

16 m³/s

Historical Peak: 120 m³/s

Elevation

— ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: Office of Public Works (waterlevel.ie) • GAUGE ID: IE-0000023044@52.2883,-9.6991 • COORD: 52.288°, -9.699°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 11:02 PM

Balloonagh River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Balloonagh River

The Balloonagh River is a vital waterway situated within Ireland, flowing predominantly across the Munster basin. It forms an integral artery of the Shannon IRBD (HA 23) drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Lisloose, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Lisloose (Balloonagh River) gauging station (coordinates: 52.2883°N, -9.6991°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

Ireland

REGION / STATE

Munster

CATCHMENT BASIN

Shannon IRBD (HA 23)

GAUGING LOCATION

Lisloose

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Lisloose (Balloonagh River) CURRENT GAUGE	Munster	52.288°, -9.699°	IE-0000023044@52.2883,-9.6991	Viewing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Balloonagh River

What is the current Balloonagh River water level today? ↓

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

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

The primary monitoring station for Balloonagh River is located at coordinates 52.2883° Latitude and -9.6991° Longitude near Lisloose in Munster. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier IE-0000023044@52.2883,-9.6991.

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

Typical hydrological levels on the Balloonagh River generally fluctuate within 3.5 m and 28.0 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Balloonagh River flow? ↓

The Balloonagh River courses through Ireland across the Munster basin, draining into the Shannon IRBD (HA 23). It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.