River Tyne levels today
The latest level at 5 stations on the River Tyne, from the Environment Agency, against the range the river is normally in at each one.
Is the River Tyne high right now?
No. None of the 4 stations on the River Tyne with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 4 normal (checked 10:08 pm UK time, 19 October).
| Station | Level now | Normal range | State | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bywell |
0.42 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.41 m to 4.60 m Record 6.96 m, 5 December 2015 |
Normal | Steady |
| Corbridge |
0.19 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.13 m to 3.10 m Record 5.76 m, 5 December 2015 |
Normal | Steady |
| Haltwhistle |
0.40 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.17 m to 2.00 m Record 3.45 m, 8 January 2005 |
Normal | Steady |
| Hexham |
31.10 m AOD
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | Steady |
| Riding Mill |
0.35 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.33 m to 2.10 m Record 5.99 m, 6 December 2015 |
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.
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. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Is the River Tyne high right now?
No. None of the 4 stations on the River Tyne with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 4 normal (checked 10:08 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where is the level of the River Tyne measured?
The Environment Agency measures the River Tyne at 5 stations, including Bywell, Corbridge, Haltwhistle, Hexham and Riding Mill.
What is the normal level of the River Tyne?
It depends on the station, because each gauge has its own zero. At Bywell the normal range is 0.41 m to 4.60 m, and the highest level on record there is 6.96 m (5 December 2015). 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.