Know the river level before you set out.
Live Environment Agency river levels (m), discharge flow (m³/s), flood status, and wild swimming & paddling conditions across 1,200+ UK rivers and streams.
Featured UK Rivers & Gauging Stations
Explore River Gauges by UK Region & Nation
Browse real-time Environment Agency gauging telemetry, typical normal ranges, and recreation guides by region.
South West England
South West · England
South East England
South East · England
Greater London
London & Thames · England
East of England
East Anglia · England
West Midlands
Midlands · England
East Midlands
Midlands · England
Yorkshire & the Humber
Northern England · England
North West England
Northern England · England
North East England
Northern England · England
Wales & Borders
Wales · Wales
River Hydrology & Safety Guides
Understanding UK River Levels: Metres, Typical Ranges & EA Gauges
Learn how to read UK river level gauges in metres, interpret Environment Agency typical normal bounds, and evaluate when a river is low, normal, or in flood.
Wild Swimming Safety in the UK: Cold Water Shock, Flow & Water Quality
Essential safety principles for wild swimming and dipping in UK rivers: recognizing cold water shock, assessing river current, and avoiding sewage storm overflows.
Canoe & SUP River Touring: Gauge Heights, Weirs & Navigation
How to plan safe open canoe and stand-up paddleboarding trips on British waterways, reading flow gauges, portaging weirs, and navigation rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is UK river level data updated?▼
River levels (metres) and discharge flows (m³/s) are updated every 15 minutes directly from the Environment Agency (Defra) Flood Monitoring API across England and Wales.
What do the typical normal low and high ranges mean?▼
The Environment Agency defines typical ranges based on long-term historical percentiles. Below the typical low indicates shallow or dry conditions, within the range indicates normal river levels, and above the typical high indicates brisk flow, bankfull conditions, or potential flood warning alert levels.
Is Riverable UK suitable for wild swimming and paddleboarding?▼
Yes! We provide dedicated activity profiles for Wild Swimming & Dipping, Canoe & SUP Touring, Whitewater Kayaking, and Angling, factoring in river stage stability, water temperature shock risk, and rainfall runoff.
Can I embed Riverable UK on my angling club or kayak website?▼
Yes! 100% free embeddable responsive widgets are available for every gauged river station across the UK. Visit our Widgets page to generate iframe snippets.