Lymington levels today
The latest level at 4 stations on the Lymington, from the Environment Agency, against the range the river is normally in at each one.
Is the Lymington high right now?
No. None of the 2 stations on the Lymington with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 2 normal (checked 8:50 pm UK time, 19 October).
| Station | Level now | Normal range | State | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockenhurst (Balmerlawn) |
0.19 m
19 Oct 19:15 UTC
|
0.13 m to 1.32 m Record 2.13 m, 24 December 2013 |
Normal | Steady |
| Lymington |
0.28 m AOD
19 Oct 19:15 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Falling |
| Lymington River level (Lymington) |
-0.12 m AOD
19 Oct 19:15 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Steady |
| Meerut Road (Balmerlawn) |
0.03 m
19 Oct 19:15 UTC
|
0.03 m to 0.37 m Record 1.01 m, 24 December 2013 |
Normal | Steady |
Levels are metres above each gauge's own zero (tidal stations: metres above sea level, AOD), so a number at one station cannot be compared with another. The trend compares the latest reading with one from at least 45 minutes earlier.
What high, normal and low mean
- High Above its normal range at that station.
- Normal Within its normal range at that station.
- Low Below its normal range at that station.
Flood warnings are separate
A river above its normal range is often not flooding anything. Flood warnings come from the Environment Agency in England. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Is the Lymington high right now?
No. None of the 2 stations on the Lymington with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 2 normal (checked 8:50 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where is the level of the Lymington measured?
The Environment Agency measures the Lymington at 4 stations, including Brockenhurst, Lymington, Lymington River level and Meerut Road.
What is the normal level of the Lymington?
It depends on the station, because each gauge has its own zero. At Brockenhurst the normal range is 0.13 m to 1.32 m, and the highest level on record there is 2.13 m (24 December 2013). The other stations are listed on this page with their own ranges.
Does a high river level mean there is a flood warning?
No. A level above the normal range is often not flooding anything. Flood warnings and flood alerts are issued separately by the Environment Agency in England, Natural Resources Wales and SEPA in Scotland, and this site lists England's on its flood warnings pages. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.
All UK river levels · Flood warnings in England · Flood safety guide
This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.