GAUGE STATION UK

River Mersey at Sale Ees Gates Water Level & Telemetry

River Mersey • STATION ID: 692718 • Northern England• United Kingdom

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

0.38 m

Normal Band: 0.3 – 4.1 m

Discharge / Flow

4 m³/s

Historical Peak: 5 m³/s

Elevation

— ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: 692718 • COORD: 53.431°, -2.288°

OBSERVED: Oct 4, 2026, 10:08 PM

River Mersey at Sale Ees Gates Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

Start (Source)──➔8 Station Reach──➔End (Mouth)

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Mersey at Sale Ees Gates)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER DISCHARGE (m³/s)

CURRENT READING: 3.81 m³/s

Recorded Telemetry Normal Band

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: River Mersey

The River Mersey is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the Northern England basin. It forms an integral artery of the Upper Mersey drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to key communities and cities including Stockport, Sale, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, and others, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater recreation. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Mersey at Sale Ees Gates gauging station (coordinates: 53.4311°N, -2.2880°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

Cities & Settlements Along the River (7)

Stockport Sale Warrington Runcorn Widnes Birkenhead Liverpool

COUNTRY

United Kingdom

REGION / STATE

Northern England

CATCHMENT BASIN

Upper Mersey

GAUGING LOCATION

Urmston

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (8) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
River Mersey at Ashton Weir	Northern England	53.438°, -2.344°	692726	View Level →
River Mersey at Westy	Northern England	53.391°, -2.560°	693976	View Level →
River Mersey at Flixton Bridge	Northern England	53.440°, -2.389°	692727	View Level →
River Mersey at Brinksway	Northern England	53.407°, -2.174°	692524	View Level →
River Mersey at Northenden	Northern England	53.409°, -2.253°	692710	View Level →
River Mersey at Fiddlers Ferry	Northern England	53.374°, -2.654°	694063	View Level →
River Mersey at Didsbury River	Northern England	53.401°, -2.236°	692706	View Level →
River Mersey at Sale Ees Gates CURRENT GAUGE	Northern England	53.431°, -2.288°	692718	Viewing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Mersey

What is the current River Mersey water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Mersey water level at River Mersey at Sale Ees Gates is measured at baseline with an observed discharge of 4 m³/s.

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

The primary monitoring station for River Mersey is located at coordinates 53.4311° Latitude and -2.2880° Longitude near Urmston in Northern England. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 692718.

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

Typical hydrological levels on the River Mersey generally fluctuate within 0.3 m and 4.1 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the River Mersey flow? ↓

The River Mersey courses through United Kingdom across the Northern England basin, draining into the Upper Mersey. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.

What cities and towns does the River Mersey flow through? ↓

The River Mersey flows through or alongside notable municipalities and communities including Stockport, Sale, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes, Birkenhead, Liverpool. Each of these settlements relies upon the river system for regional watershed drainage, ecological balance, and municipal water management.