River Wharfe levels today
The latest level at 13 stations on the River Wharfe, from the Environment Agency, against the range the river is normally in at each one.
Is the River Wharfe high right now?
No. None of the 10 stations on the River Wharfe with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 10 normal (checked 10:08 pm UK time, 19 October).
Grouped by catchment area, as the agencies list them. Where several rivers share this name, the catchment tells them apart.
Wharfe and Lower Ouse (12 stations)
| Station | Level now | Normal range | State | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addingham (Langbar) |
0.35 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.19 m to 1.87 m Record 2.63 m, 2 November 2020 |
Normal | Steady |
| Arthington (Weeton) |
0.43 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.32 m to 3.50 m Record 4.33 m, 26 December 2015 |
Normal | Steady |
| Cock Beck Sluices (Tadcaster) | No recent reading |
3.44 m to 7.30 m Record 12.84 m, 27 December 2015 |
No recent reading | Not known yet |
| Collingham |
0.55 m
19 Oct 20:30 UTC
|
0.35 m to 3.00 m Record 5.25 m, 26 December 2015 |
Normal | Steady |
| Flint Mill (Wetherby) |
0.60 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.40 m to 2.60 m Record 3.74 m, 26 December 2015 |
Normal | Steady |
| Ilkley |
0.20 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.09 m to 1.80 m Record 3.49 m, 2 November 2020 |
Normal | Steady |
| Kettlewell |
0.28 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.17 m to 1.80 m Record 2.84 m, 2 November 2020 |
Normal | Steady |
| Netherside Hall |
0.45 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.30 m to 2.20 m Record 4.22 m, 2 November 2020 |
Normal | Steady |
| Nun Appleton Fleet Pumping Station (Nun Appleton) | No recent reading |
2.00 m to 5.71 m Record 8.08 m, 27 December 2015 |
No recent reading | Not known yet |
| Otley |
0.39 m
19 Oct 20:30 UTC
|
0.36 m to 1.20 m Record 2.46 m, 31 January 1995 |
Normal | Steady |
| Pool Bridge (Pool) |
0.17 m
19 Oct 20:30 UTC
|
0.09 m to 3.10 m Record 4.00 m, 26 December 2015 |
Normal | Steady |
| Tadcaster |
0.23 m
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
0.18 m to 2.50 m Record 4.51 m, 27 December 2015 |
Normal | Steady |
Swale, Ure, Nidd and Upper Ouse (1 station)
| Station | Level now | Normal range | State | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Percy |
5.12 m AOD
19 Oct 20:45 UTC
|
Not published | No normal range | 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 Wharfe high right now?
No. None of the 10 stations on the River Wharfe with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 10 normal (checked 10:08 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where is the level of the River Wharfe measured?
The Environment Agency measures the River Wharfe at 13 stations, including Addingham, Arthington, Bolton Percy, Cock Beck Sluices and Collingham. The stations are grouped by catchment, because more than one river can carry this name.
What is the normal level of the River Wharfe?
It depends on the station, because each gauge has its own zero. At Addingham the normal range is 0.19 m to 1.87 m, and the highest level on record there is 2.63 m (2 November 2020). 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.