OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK
River Taw Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: River Taw at Newnham Bridge • South West• United Kingdom
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.23 m
Normal Band: 0.2 – 2.5 m
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Historical Peak: 4 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: 50132 • COORD: 50.940°, -3.908°
OBSERVED:
River Taw Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Taw)
WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER LEVEL / STAGE (m)
CURRENT READING: 0.23 m
Recorded Telemetry Normal Band
Continuous Observations
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: River Taw
The River Taw is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the South West basin. It forms an integral artery of the Taw and North Devon Streams drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Burrington, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Taw at Newnham Bridge gauging station (coordinates: 50.9399°N, -3.9076°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
REGION / STATE
South West
CATCHMENT BASIN
Taw and North Devon Streams
GAUGING LOCATION
Burrington
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (5)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Taw at Newnham Bridge CURRENT GAUGE | South West | 50.940°, -3.908° | 50132 | Viewing |
| River Taw at Taw Bridge | South West | 50.845°, -3.886° | 50119 | View Level → |
| River Taw at Sticklepath | South West | 50.738°, -3.918° | 50149 | View Level → |
| River Taw at Umberleigh | South West | 50.995°, -3.985° | 50140 | View Level → |
| River Taw at Barnstaple | South West | 51.080°, -4.065° | 50198 | View Level → |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Taw
What is the current River Taw water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Taw water level at River Taw at Newnham Bridge is measured at 0.23 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Taw located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Taw is located at coordinates 50.9399° Latitude and -3.9076° Longitude near Burrington in South West. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 50132.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Taw? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Taw generally fluctuate within 0.2 m and 2.5 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the River Taw flow? ↓
The River Taw courses through United Kingdom across the South West basin, draining into the Taw and North Devon Streams. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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