OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK
River Darwen Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: River Darwen at Hardman Way • Northern England• United Kingdom
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.06 m
Normal Band: 0.0 – 1.1 m
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Historical Peak: 1 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: 713205 • COORD: 53.694°, -2.466°
OBSERVED:
River Darwen Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Darwen)
WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER LEVEL / STAGE (m)
CURRENT READING: 0.06 m
Recorded Telemetry Normal Band
Continuous Observations
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: River Darwen
The River Darwen is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the Northern England basin. It forms an integral artery of the Ribble Douglas and Crossens drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Darwen, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Darwen at Hardman Way gauging station (coordinates: 53.6944°N, -2.4664°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
REGION / STATE
Northern England
CATCHMENT BASIN
Ribble Douglas and Crossens
GAUGING LOCATION
Darwen
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Darwen at Hardman Way CURRENT GAUGE | Northern England | 53.694°, -2.466° | 713205 | Viewing |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Darwen
What is the current River Darwen water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Darwen water level at River Darwen at Hardman Way is measured at 0.06 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Darwen located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Darwen is located at coordinates 53.6944° Latitude and -2.4664° Longitude near Darwen in Northern England. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 713205.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Darwen? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Darwen 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 Darwen flow? ↓
The River Darwen courses through United Kingdom across the Northern England basin, draining into the Ribble Douglas and Crossens. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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