South Forty Foot Drain levels today
The latest level at 4 stations on the South Forty Foot Drain, from the Environment Agency, against the range the river is normally in at each one.
Is the South Forty Foot Drain high right now?
No. None of the 4 stations on the South Forty Foot Drain with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 3 normal, 1 low (checked 11:27 pm UK time, 19 October).
| Station | Level now | Normal range | State | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingborough Ousemere (Billingborough) |
0.03 m
19 Oct 21:30 UTC
|
0.08 m to 1.10 m Record 2.03 m, 2 January 2024 |
Low 0.05 m below the bottom of its normal range |
Steady |
| Donington Bridge (Bridge End) |
0.73 m
19 Oct 21:30 UTC
|
0.08 m to 2.59 m Record 3.69 m, 7 January 2025 |
Normal | Steady |
| Dowsby Fen (Gosberton Clough) |
0.77 m
19 Oct 21:30 UTC
|
0.00 m to 2.57 m Record 3.78 m, 3 January 2024 |
Normal | Steady |
| Swaton |
0.20 m
19 Oct 21:30 UTC
|
0.15 m to 1.45 m Record 2.63 m, 19 July 2007 |
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.
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 South Forty Foot Drain high right now?
No. None of the 4 stations on the South Forty Foot Drain with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 3 normal, 1 low (checked 11:27 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where is the level of the South Forty Foot Drain measured?
The Environment Agency measures the South Forty Foot Drain at 4 stations, including Billingborough Ousemere, Donington Bridge, Dowsby Fen and Swaton.
What is the normal level of the South Forty Foot Drain?
It depends on the station, because each gauge has its own zero. At Billingborough Ousemere the normal range is 0.08 m to 1.10 m, and the highest level on record there is 2.03 m (2 January 2024). 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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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.