River Severn levels today
The latest level at 29 stations on the River Severn, from the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales, against the range the river is normally in at each one.
Is the River Severn high right now?
No. None of the 21 stations on the River Severn with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 14 normal, 7 low (checked 10:08 pm UK time, 19 October).
Grouped by catchment area, as the agencies list them, in England and in Wales. Where several rivers share this name, the catchment tells them apart.
Severn Vale (12 stations)
| Station | Level now | Normal range | State | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleworth |
0.79 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.58 m to 3.58 m Record 6.03 m, 23 July 2007 |
Normal | Steady |
| Deerhurst |
0.77 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.50 m to 4.49 m Record 6.38 m, 23 July 2007 |
Normal | Steady |
| Deerhurst Flood Plain Level (Flood plain) |
2.52 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.11 m to 3.67 m Record 6.41 m, 22 July 2007 |
Normal | Steady |
| Epney |
3.40 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
1.59 m to 7.00 m Record 7.40 m, 11 March 2020 |
Normal | Steady |
| Gloucester |
0.29 m
19 Oct 20:30 UTC
|
0.44 m to 3.20 m Record 4.92 m, 23 July 2007 |
Low 0.15 m below the bottom of its normal range |
Steady |
| Haw Bridge (Apperley) |
0.68 m
19 Oct 20:30 UTC
|
0.53 m to 4.50 m Record 6.23 m, 23 July 2007 |
Normal | Steady |
| Kempsey Yacht Club (Callow End) |
0.51 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.51 m to 5.00 m Record 7.49 m, 17 February 2020 |
Low 0.01 m below the bottom of its normal range |
Steady |
| Minsterworth |
0.57 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.95 m to 5.70 m Record 6.28 m, 10 February 1997 |
Low 0.38 m below the bottom of its normal range |
Steady |
| Mythe Bridge (The Mythe) |
0.43 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.41 m to 2.80 m Record 5.50 m, 22 July 2007 |
Normal | Steady |
| Sandhurst (Maisemore) |
0.91 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.52 m to 3.00 m Record 5.38 m, 23 July 2007 |
Normal | Steady |
| Saxons Lode (Naunton) |
0.45 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.42 m to 4.00 m Record 5.93 m, 22 July 2007 |
Normal | Steady |
| Sharpness (Newtown) |
0.59 m
19 Oct 20:35 UTC
|
2.00 m to 10.20 m Record 11.04 m, 11 March 2020 |
Low 1.41 m below the bottom of its normal range |
Steady |
Severn (8 stations)
| Station | Level now | Normal range | State | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abermule (Powys) |
0.64 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Steady |
| Buttington (Powys) |
0.77 m
19 Oct 21:00 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Steady |
| Caersws (Powys) |
0.92 m
19 Oct 21:00 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Steady |
| Dolwen (Powys) |
0.26 m
19 Oct 21:00 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Steady |
| Llandrinio (Powys) |
1.22 m
19 Oct 21:00 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Steady |
| Llanidloes (Powys) |
1.10 m
19 Oct 21:00 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Steady |
| Munlyn (Powys) |
0.25 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Steady |
| Newtown (Powys) |
0.28 m
19 Oct 21:00 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Steady |
Worcestershire Middle Severn (5 stations)
| Station | Level now | Normal range | State | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley |
0.31 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.21 m to 3.30 m Record 5.56 m, 2 November 2000 |
Normal | Steady |
| Bridgnorth |
0.51 m
19 Oct 20:30 UTC
|
0.52 m to 3.60 m Record 5.26 m, 2 November 2000 |
Low 0.01 m below the bottom of its normal range |
Steady |
| Buildwas |
0.45 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.42 m to 3.40 m Record 7.04 m, 2 November 2000 |
Normal | Steady |
| Diglis (Worcester) |
0.56 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.55 m to 2.80 m Record 5.30 m, 21 July 2007 |
Normal | Steady |
| Worcester (Barbourne) (Worcester) |
0.49 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.55 m to 3.35 m Record 5.79 m, 26 February 2020 |
Low 0.05 m below the bottom of its normal range |
Steady |
Severn Uplands (4 stations)
| Station | Level now | Normal range | State | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cae Howel |
0.66 m
19 Oct 20:30 UTC
|
0.93 m to 4.78 m Record 6.28 m, 21 February 2022 |
Low 0.27 m below the bottom of its normal range |
Falling |
| Crew Green (Crewgreen) |
0.38 m
19 Oct 20:30 UTC
|
0.19 m to 5.20 m Record 6.58 m, 21 February 2022 |
Normal | Steady |
| Montford |
0.72 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.29 m to 4.80 m Record 7.03 m, 21 October 2022 |
Normal | Steady |
| Welsh Bridge (Shrewsbury) |
0.53 m
19 Oct 20:30 UTC
|
0.42 m to 2.70 m Record 5.25 m, 1 November 2000 |
Normal | Steady |
Levels are metres above each gauge's own zero, 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. Natural Resources Wales publishes no normal range in its open data, so its stations show the level and trend only.
Other rivers that are high now
River Hart (1 high)
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 and Natural Resources Wales. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Is the River Severn high right now?
No. None of the 21 stations on the River Severn with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 14 normal, 7 low (checked 10:08 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where is the level of the River Severn measured?
The Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales measure the River Severn at 29 stations, including Abermule, Ashleworth, Bewdley, Bridgnorth and Buildwas. The stations are grouped by catchment, because more than one river can carry this name.
What is the normal level of the River Severn?
It depends on the station, because each gauge has its own zero. At Ashleworth the normal range is 0.58 m to 3.58 m, and the highest level on record there is 6.03 m (23 July 2007). 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.
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