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River Brit Level & Flow Conditions

Real-time Environment Agency (Defra) river level in metres (m), discharge telemetry, water temperature, and activity suitability ratings at River Brit at Beaminster, South West England.

South West England · South West|EA ID: 44131

River Brit

Gauging Station: River Brit at Beaminster · Catchment: West Dorset Streams

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:0.2m – 0.62m
RIVER LEVEL (m)
0.20 m
Typical high: 0.62m
Standard BaselineSteady
NORMAL BOUNDS
0.2m
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

Select Activity to Tune Scoring

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 (0.62m)
0.62m Threshold
24 Hours Ago12 Hours AgoLive Sensor (0.20 m)

River Access & Safety Info

Environment Agency telemetry & public rights of way

Public Waterway
EA
River Brit at Beaminster
Monitored gauging station • Defra Flood Monitoring Network
Active
MAP
Location & Catchment
West Dorset Streams • 50.8072°N, -2.7393°W
GPS Set
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Brit

What is the current river level of River Brit?

Current river level for River Brit is measured in metres (m) at Environment Agency station #44131 (River Brit at Beaminster). Telemetry is logged every 15 minutes by Defra.

Is River Brit 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 Brit?

The Environment Agency typical normal range at this station is between 0.2m and 0.62m. Levels within this window represent standard, safe conditions.

Can heavy rain in the catchment cause River Brit 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.