River Thames level downstream at Whitchurch Lock

This measuring station takes 2 measurements. You're viewing the downstream level. View the upstream level.

Latest at 1:00am on 29 March

Height
2.52m
Trend
Steady
State
Normal

Normal range 1.96m to 2.62m

Height in metres over the last 5 days

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How levels here could affect nearby areas

3.59m
Water reaches the highest level recorded at this measuring station (recorded on 9 January 2014)
3.48m
Property flooding is possible above this level. One or more flood warnings may be issued
2.62m
Low lying land flooding is possible above this level. One or more flood alerts may be issued
This is the top of the normal range
2.52m
Latest level

Flooding might not happen again at the same historical levels. This may be because flood management schemes are now in place.

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