OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK
River Caen Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: River Caen at Braunton Butts Bridge • South West• United Kingdom
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.55 m
Normal Band: 0.4 – 1.2 m
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Historical Peak: 2 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: 50189 • COORD: 51.111°, -4.162°
OBSERVED:
River Caen Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Caen)
WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER LEVEL / STAGE (m)
CURRENT READING: 0.55 m
Recorded Telemetry Normal Band
Continuous Observations
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: River Caen
The River Caen is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the South West basin. It forms an integral artery of the Taw and North Devon Streams drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Braunton, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Caen at Braunton Butts Bridge gauging station (coordinates: 51.1113°N, -4.1618°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
REGION / STATE
South West
CATCHMENT BASIN
Taw and North Devon Streams
GAUGING LOCATION
Braunton
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (2)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Caen at Braunton Butts Bridge CURRENT GAUGE | South West | 51.111°, -4.162° | 50189 | Viewing |
| River Caen at Stoneybridge | South West | 51.134°, -4.153° | 50152 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Caen
What is the current River Caen water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Caen water level at River Caen at Braunton Butts Bridge is measured at 0.55 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Caen located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Caen is located at coordinates 51.1113° Latitude and -4.1618° Longitude near Braunton in South West. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 50189.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Caen? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Caen generally fluctuate within 0.4 m and 1.2 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the River Caen flow? ↓
The River Caen courses through United Kingdom across the South West basin, draining into the Taw and North Devon Streams. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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