OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK
River Char Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: River Char at Charmouth • South West• United Kingdom
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.33 m
Normal Band: 0.0 – 1.1 m
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Historical Peak: 4 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: 44115 • COORD: 50.740°, -2.892°
OBSERVED:
River Char Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Char)
WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER LEVEL / STAGE (m)
CURRENT READING: 0.33 m
Recorded Telemetry Normal Band
Continuous Observations
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: River Char
The River Char is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the South West basin. It forms an integral artery of the West Dorset Streams drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Charmouth, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Char at Charmouth gauging station (coordinates: 50.7398°N, -2.8917°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
REGION / STATE
South West
CATCHMENT BASIN
West Dorset Streams
GAUGING LOCATION
Charmouth
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Char at Charmouth CURRENT GAUGE | South West | 50.740°, -2.892° | 44115 | Viewing |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Char
What is the current River Char water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Char water level at River Char at Charmouth is measured at 0.33 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Char located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Char is located at coordinates 50.7398° Latitude and -2.8917° Longitude near Charmouth in South West. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 44115.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Char? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Char generally fluctuate within 0.0 m and 1.1 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the River Char flow? ↓
The River Char courses through United Kingdom across the South West basin, draining into the West Dorset Streams. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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