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River Bourne Tributary Medway Level & Flow Conditions

Real-time Environment Agency (Defra) river level in metres (m), discharge telemetry, water temperature, and activity suitability ratings at River Bourne Tributary Medway at Hadlow, South East England.

South East England · South East|EA ID: E603★ Premier UK River

River Bourne Tributary Medway

Gauging Station: River Bourne Tributary Medway at Hadlow · Catchment: Medway

EA Hydrology Model
Activity Intelligence

River Condition Score

1–10 Scale
10.0OUT OF 10Normal Range
⭐Normal Range

River level is within normal Environment Agency range.

💡River Advisory:

Prime conditions for wild swimming, canoeing, and angling.

Typical Range:0.173m – 1.55m
RIVER LEVEL (m)
0.17 m
Typical high: 1.55m
Standard BaselineSteady
NORMAL BOUNDS
0.173m
Typical Low Threshold
Defra ThresholdNormal
WATER TEMP
8°C
Dipping: Cold shock risk
Wild SwimmingWetsuit Advised
AIR & SKY
11°C
Humidity: 65%
Rain: 15%13 km/h W

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Scoring algorithm recalibrates suitability according to water depth, stream power, and weather.

Active: Wild Swimming & Dipping
River bathing, open water swimming & dipping. Ideal in calm, normal river levels with warm sunshine and gentle currents.
Environment Agency Open Data

24-Hour River Level Trend (m)

Defra sensor readings vs. typical normal bounds

Observed Level
Typical High (1.55m)
1.55m Threshold
24 Hours Ago12 Hours AgoLive Sensor (0.17 m)

River Access & Safety Info

Environment Agency telemetry & public rights of way

Public Waterway
EA
River Bourne Tributary Medway at Hadlow
Monitored gauging station • Defra Flood Monitoring Network
Active
MAP
Location & Catchment
Medway • 51.2225°N, 0.3347°W
GPS Set
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Bourne Tributary Medway

What is the current river level of River Bourne Tributary Medway?

Current river level for River Bourne Tributary Medway is measured in metres (m) at Environment Agency station #E603 (River Bourne Tributary Medway at Hadlow). Telemetry is logged every 15 minutes by Defra.

Is River Bourne Tributary Medway safe for wild swimming, canoeing, or paddling today?

River conditions depend on live gauge depth and streamflow velocity. Riverable UK provides a real-time 1–10 River Activity Score tuned for wild swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and angling. Check the live status badge above before entering the water.

What is the typical normal range for River Bourne Tributary Medway?

The Environment Agency typical normal range at this station is between 0.173m and 1.55m. Levels within this window represent standard, safe conditions.

Can heavy rain in the catchment cause River Bourne Tributary Medway to rise rapidly?

Yes, catchment precipitation and surface runoff directly cause water levels to surge. Riverable UK monitors 7-day cumulative precipitation and upstream weather models to alert users to rising spate conditions.

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