OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT IE

River Black [South Leitrim] Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Bellantra Bridge (Black [South Leitrim]) • Connacht• 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-0000026009@53.8541,-7.8054 • COORD: 53.854°, -7.805°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 5:56 PM

River Black [South Leitrim] Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: River Black [South Leitrim]

The River Black [South Leitrim] is a vital waterway situated within Ireland, flowing predominantly across the Connacht basin. It forms an integral artery of the Shannon IRBD (HA 26) drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Bellantra Bridge, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Bellantra Bridge (Black [South Leitrim]) gauging station (coordinates: 53.8541°N, -7.8054°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

Ireland

REGION / STATE

Connacht

CATCHMENT BASIN

Shannon IRBD (HA 26)

GAUGING LOCATION

Bellantra Bridge

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

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Bellantra Bridge (Black [South Leitrim]) CURRENT GAUGE	Connacht	53.854°, -7.805°	IE-0000026009@53.8541,-7.8054	Viewing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Black [South Leitrim]

What is the current River Black [South Leitrim] water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Black [South Leitrim] water level at Bellantra Bridge (Black [South Leitrim]) is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 16 m³/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Black [South Leitrim] located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for River Black [South Leitrim] is located at coordinates 53.8541° Latitude and -7.8054° Longitude near Bellantra Bridge in Connacht. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier IE-0000026009@53.8541,-7.8054.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Black [South Leitrim]? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the River Black [South Leitrim] 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 Black [South Leitrim] flow? ↓

The River Black [South Leitrim] courses through Ireland across the Connacht basin, draining into the Shannon IRBD (HA 26). It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.