OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK
River Frome Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: River Frome at Maiden Newton • South West• United Kingdom
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.19 m
Normal Band: 0.0 – 0.7 m
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Historical Peak: 2 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: 44204 • COORD: 50.777°, -2.574°
OBSERVED:
River Frome Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Frome)
WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER LEVEL / STAGE (m)
CURRENT READING: 0.19 m
Recorded Telemetry Normal Band
Continuous Observations
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: River Frome
The River Frome is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the South West basin. It forms an integral artery of the Frome, Piddle, Poole Harbour and Purbeck drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Maiden Newton, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Frome at Maiden Newton gauging station (coordinates: 50.7766°N, -2.5743°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
REGION / STATE
South West
CATCHMENT BASIN
Frome, Piddle, Poole Harbour and Purbeck
GAUGING LOCATION
Maiden Newton
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (5)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Frome at Maiden Newton CURRENT GAUGE | South West | 50.777°, -2.574° | 44204 | Viewing |
| River Frome at Louds Mill | South West | 50.712°, -2.414° | 44205 | View Level → |
| River Frome at East Stoke | South West | 50.681°, -2.189° | 44207 | View Level → |
| River Frome at Stinsford | South West | 50.716°, -2.409° | 44217 | View Level → |
| River Frome at Bristol Wade Street | South West | 51.460°, -2.581° | E30010 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Frome
What is the current River Frome water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Frome water level at River Frome at Maiden Newton is measured at 0.19 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Frome located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Frome is located at coordinates 50.7766° Latitude and -2.5743° Longitude near Maiden Newton in South West. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 44204.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Frome? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Frome generally fluctuate within 0.0 m and 0.7 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the River Frome flow? ↓
The River Frome courses through United Kingdom across the South West basin, draining into the Frome, Piddle, Poole Harbour and Purbeck. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
Connected & Nearby Rivers (South West)
Hydrologically adjacent waterways and tributaries
East Dart River
Station: East Dart River at Bellever
Water Level →
Little Avon River
Station: Little Avon River at Berkeley
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Little Dart River
Station: Little Dart River at Chulmleigh
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River Barle
Station: River Barle at Brushford
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River Bristol Frome
Station: River Bristol Frome at Frampton Cotterell
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River Camel
Station: River Camel at Sladesbridge
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