OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK
River Nidd Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: River Nidd at Birstwith • Northern England• United Kingdom
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.09 m
Normal Band: 0.1 – 2.1 m
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Historical Peak: 4 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: F2106 • COORD: 54.038°, -1.650°
OBSERVED:
River Nidd Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Nidd)
WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER LEVEL / STAGE (m)
CURRENT READING: 0.09 m
Recorded Telemetry Normal Band
Continuous Observations
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: River Nidd
The River Nidd is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the Northern England basin. It forms an integral artery of the Swale, Ure, Nidd and Upper Ouse drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Birstwith, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Nidd at Birstwith gauging station (coordinates: 54.0382°N, -1.6503°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
REGION / STATE
Northern England
CATCHMENT BASIN
Swale, Ure, Nidd and Upper Ouse
GAUGING LOCATION
Birstwith
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (6)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Nidd at Birstwith CURRENT GAUGE | Northern England | 54.038°, -1.650° | F2106 | Viewing |
| River Nidd at Knaresborough | Northern England | 54.008°, -1.471° | L2105 | View Level → |
| River Nidd at Gouthwaite | Northern England | 54.110°, -1.785° | F2108 | View Level → |
| River Nidd at Pateley Bridge | Northern England | 54.085°, -1.761° | L2107 | View Level → |
| River Nidd at Skip Bridge | Northern England | 53.999°, -1.266° | F2102 | View Level → |
| River Nidd at Hunsingore | Northern England | 53.971°, -1.349° | F2104 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Nidd
What is the current River Nidd water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Nidd water level at River Nidd at Birstwith is measured at 0.09 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Nidd located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Nidd is located at coordinates 54.0382° Latitude and -1.6503° Longitude near Birstwith in Northern England. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier F2106.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Nidd? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Nidd generally fluctuate within 0.1 m and 2.1 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the River Nidd flow? ↓
The River Nidd courses through United Kingdom across the Northern England basin, draining into the Swale, Ure, Nidd and Upper Ouse. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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