OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK
River Parrett Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: River Parrett at Gaw Bridge • South West• United Kingdom
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.28 m
Normal Band: 0.2 – 2.8 m
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Historical Peak: 4 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: 52119 • COORD: 50.976°, -2.794°
OBSERVED:
River Parrett Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Parrett)
WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER LEVEL / STAGE (m)
CURRENT READING: 0.28 m
Recorded Telemetry Normal Band
Continuous Observations
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: River Parrett
The River Parrett is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the South West basin. It forms an integral artery of the Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Kingsbury Episcopi, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Parrett at Gaw Bridge gauging station (coordinates: 50.9760°N, -2.7936°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
REGION / STATE
South West
CATCHMENT BASIN
Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams
GAUGING LOCATION
Kingsbury Episcopi
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Parrett at Gaw Bridge CURRENT GAUGE | South West | 50.976°, -2.794° | 52119 | Viewing |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Parrett
What is the current River Parrett water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Parrett water level at River Parrett at Gaw Bridge is measured at 0.28 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Parrett located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Parrett is located at coordinates 50.9760° Latitude and -2.7936° Longitude near Kingsbury Episcopi in South West. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 52119.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Parrett? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Parrett generally fluctuate within 0.2 m and 2.8 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the River Parrett flow? ↓
The River Parrett courses through United Kingdom across the South West basin, draining into the Parrett, Brue and West Somerset Streams. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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