OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK

River Colne Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: River Colne at Lexden • East Anglia• United Kingdom

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

0.17 m

Normal Band: 0.1 – 1.5 m

Discharge / Flow

— m³/s

Historical Peak: 2 m³/s

Elevation

— ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: E22761 • COORD: 51.899°, 0.851°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 5:07 PM

River Colne Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Colne)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER LEVEL / STAGE (m)

CURRENT READING: 0.17 m

Recorded Telemetry Normal Band

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: River Colne

The River Colne is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the East Anglia basin. It forms an integral artery of the Essex drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Beacon End, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Colne at Lexden gauging station (coordinates: 51.8989°N, 0.8510°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United Kingdom

REGION / STATE

East Anglia

CATCHMENT BASIN

Essex

GAUGING LOCATION

Beacon End

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (19) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
River Colne at Lexden CURRENT GAUGE	East Anglia	51.899°, 0.851°	E22761	Viewing
River Colne at Earls Colne	East Anglia	51.936°, 0.697°	E22744	View Level →
River Colne at Poole Street	East Anglia	51.998°, 0.578°	E22727	View Level →
River Colne at Great Yeldham	East Anglia	52.028°, 0.542°	E31349	View Level →
River Colne at Denham Colne	London & Thames	51.566°, -0.484°	2870TH	View Level →
River Colne at West Drayton	London & Thames	51.501°, -0.483°	2885TH	View Level →
River Colne at Stanwell Mill	London & Thames	51.466°, -0.502°	2893TH	View Level →
River Colne at Iver, Clisbys Bridge	London & Thames	51.529°, -0.489°	2882TH	View Level →
River Colne at Willowbank	London & Thames	51.559°, -0.484°	2880TH	View Level →
River Colne at Watford	London & Thames	51.671°, -0.380°	2830TH	View Level →
River Colne at Farlows Bridge	London & Thames	51.518°, -0.498°	2883TH	View Level →
River Colne at Moor Lane	London & Thames	51.636°, -0.444°	2862TH	View Level →
River Colne at Thorney Mill Road, West Drayton (temporary)	London & Thames	51.501°, -0.484°	2885BTH	View Level →
River Colne at Staines Trading Estate	South East	51.437°, -0.512°	2898TH	View Level →
River Colne at London Colney	South East	51.719°, -0.290°	2814TH	View Level →
River Colne at Marsden	Northern England	53.602°, -1.927°	L1108	View Level →
River Colne at Colne Bridge	Northern England	53.675°, -1.738°	F1102	View Level →
River Colne at Huddersfield Longroyd Bridge	Northern England	53.641°, -1.795°	F1104	View Level →
River Colne at Ici Colne	Northern England	53.663°, -1.749°	L1103	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Colne

What is the current River Colne water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Colne water level at River Colne at Lexden is measured at 0.17 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.

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

The primary monitoring station for River Colne is located at coordinates 51.8989° Latitude and 0.8510° Longitude near Beacon End in East Anglia. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier E22761.

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

Typical hydrological levels on the River Colne generally fluctuate within 0.1 m and 1.5 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the River Colne flow? ↓

The River Colne courses through United Kingdom across the East Anglia basin, draining into the Essex. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.