OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT IE
River Ballyfinboy Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: Ballyhooney (Ballyfinboy) • 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-0000025025@53.0144,-8.2058 • COORD: 53.014°, -8.206°
OBSERVED:
River Ballyfinboy Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: River Ballyfinboy
The River Ballyfinboy is a vital waterway situated within Ireland, flowing predominantly across the Munster basin. It forms an integral artery of the Shannon IRBD (HA 25) drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Ballyhooney, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Ballyhooney (Ballyfinboy) gauging station (coordinates: 53.0144°N, -8.2058°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 25)
GAUGING LOCATION
Ballyhooney
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballyhooney (Ballyfinboy) CURRENT GAUGE | Munster | 53.014°, -8.206° | IE-0000025025@53.0144,-8.2058 | Viewing |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Ballyfinboy
What is the current River Ballyfinboy water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Ballyfinboy water level at Ballyhooney (Ballyfinboy) is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 16 m³/s.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Ballyfinboy located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Ballyfinboy is located at coordinates 53.0144° Latitude and -8.2058° Longitude near Ballyhooney in Munster. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier IE-0000025025@53.0144,-8.2058.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Ballyfinboy? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Ballyfinboy 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 Ballyfinboy flow? ↓
The River Ballyfinboy courses through Ireland across the Munster basin, draining into the Shannon IRBD (HA 25). It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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Hydrologically adjacent waterways and tributaries
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