OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT IE

River Al Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Garrycastle (Al) • Leinster• 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-0000026404@53.4198,-7.8858 • COORD: 53.420°, -7.886°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 7:30 PM

River Al Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: River Al

The River Al is a vital waterway situated within Ireland, flowing predominantly across the Leinster basin. It forms an integral artery of the Shannon IRBD (HA 26) drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Garrycastle, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Garrycastle (Al) gauging station (coordinates: 53.4198°N, -7.8858°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

Ireland

REGION / STATE

Leinster

CATCHMENT BASIN

Shannon IRBD (HA 26)

GAUGING LOCATION

Garrycastle

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

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Garrycastle (Al) CURRENT GAUGE	Leinster	53.420°, -7.886°	IE-0000026404@53.4198,-7.8858	Viewing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Al

What is the current River Al water level today? ↓

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

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

The primary monitoring station for River Al is located at coordinates 53.4198° Latitude and -7.8858° Longitude near Garrycastle in Leinster. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier IE-0000026404@53.4198,-7.8858.

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

Typical hydrological levels on the River Al 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 River Al flow? ↓

The River Al courses through Ireland across the Leinster basin, draining into the Shannon IRBD (HA 26). It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.