OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK
River Ryburn Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: River Ryburn at Sowerby Bridge Scar Head Road • Northern England• United Kingdom
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.56 m
Normal Band: 0.4 – 0.8 m
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Historical Peak: 3 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: L1241 • COORD: 53.706°, -1.913°
OBSERVED:
River Ryburn Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Ryburn)
WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER LEVEL / STAGE (m)
CURRENT READING: 0.56 m
Recorded Telemetry Normal Band
Continuous Observations
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: River Ryburn
The River Ryburn is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the Northern England basin. It forms an integral artery of the Aire and Calder drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Sowerby Bridge, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Ryburn at Sowerby Bridge Scar Head Road gauging station (coordinates: 53.7059°N, -1.9133°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
REGION / STATE
Northern England
CATCHMENT BASIN
Aire and Calder
GAUGING LOCATION
Sowerby Bridge
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Ryburn at Sowerby Bridge Scar Head Road CURRENT GAUGE | Northern England | 53.706°, -1.913° | L1241 | Viewing |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Ryburn
What is the current River Ryburn water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Ryburn water level at River Ryburn at Sowerby Bridge Scar Head Road is measured at 0.56 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Ryburn located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Ryburn is located at coordinates 53.7059° Latitude and -1.9133° Longitude near Sowerby Bridge in Northern England. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier L1241.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Ryburn? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Ryburn generally fluctuate within 0.4 m and 0.8 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the River Ryburn flow? ↓
The River Ryburn courses through United Kingdom across the Northern England basin, draining into the Aire and Calder. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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