OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK
River Medlock Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: River Medlock at London Road • Northern England• United Kingdom
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.06 m
Normal Band: 0.1 – 1.4 m
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Historical Peak: 2 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: 690713 • COORD: 53.474°, -2.229°
OBSERVED:
River Medlock Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Medlock)
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 Medlock
The River Medlock is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the Northern England basin. It forms an integral artery of the Northern Manchester drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Manchester, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Medlock at London Road gauging station (coordinates: 53.4742°N, -2.2290°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
REGION / STATE
Northern England
CATCHMENT BASIN
Northern Manchester
GAUGING LOCATION
Manchester
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Medlock at London Road CURRENT GAUGE | Northern England | 53.474°, -2.229° | 690713 | Viewing |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Medlock
What is the current River Medlock water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Medlock water level at River Medlock at London Road is measured at 0.06 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Medlock located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Medlock is located at coordinates 53.4742° Latitude and -2.2290° Longitude near Manchester in Northern England. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 690713.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Medlock? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Medlock generally fluctuate within 0.1 m and 1.4 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the River Medlock flow? ↓
The River Medlock courses through United Kingdom across the Northern England basin, draining into the Northern Manchester. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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