GAUGE STATION IE

Derrycahill (Suck) Water Level & Telemetry

River Suck • STATION ID: IE-0000026005@53.4318,-8.2628 • Connacht• Ireland

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

0.72 m

Normal Band: 3.5 – 28.0 m

Discharge / Flow

7 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-0000026005@53.4318,-8.2628 • COORD: 53.432°, -8.263°

OBSERVED: Oct 3, 2026, 5:05 PM

Derrycahill (Suck) Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

Start (Source)──➔7 Station Reach──➔End (Mouth)

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Derrycahill (Suck))

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER DISCHARGE (m³/s)

CURRENT READING: 7.18 m³/s

Recorded Telemetry Normal Band

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: River Suck

The River Suck 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 Rookwood, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Derrycahill (Suck) gauging station (coordinates: 53.4318°N, -8.2628°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

Rookwood

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (7) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Rookwood (Suck)	Connacht	53.564°, -8.293°	IE-0000026002@53.5637,-8.2927	View Level →
Derrycahill (Suck) CURRENT GAUGE	Connacht	53.432°, -8.263°	IE-0000026005@53.4318,-8.2628	Viewing
Willsbrook (Suck)	Connacht	53.729°, -8.466°	IE-0000026006@53.7294,-8.4660	View Level →
Bellagill (Suck)	Connacht	53.362°, -8.239°	IE-0000026007@53.3617,-8.2386	View Level →
Ballinasloe Town (Suck)	Connacht	53.330°, -8.215°	IE-0000026354@53.3295,-8.2149	View Level →
Ballinasloe Old Channel (Suck)	Connacht	53.330°, -8.219°	IE-0000026355@53.3305,-8.2187	View Level →
Raherbeg Rail Bridge (Suck)	Connacht	53.274°, -8.086°	IE-0000026356@53.2740,-8.0863	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Suck

What is the current River Suck water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Suck water level at Derrycahill (Suck) is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 7 m³/s.

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

The primary monitoring station for River Suck is located at coordinates 53.4318° Latitude and -8.2628° Longitude near Rookwood in Connacht. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier IE-0000026005@53.4318,-8.2628.

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

Typical hydrological levels on the River Suck 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 Suck flow? ↓

The River Suck 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.