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River Creedy Level & Flow Conditions

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

South West England · South West|EA ID: 45117

River Creedy

Gauging Station: River Creedy at Cowley Bridge · Catchment: Exe

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:0.126m – 2.5m
RIVER LEVEL (m)
0.13 m
Typical high: 2.5m
Standard BaselineSteady
NORMAL BOUNDS
0.126m
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 (2.5m)
2.5m Threshold
24 Hours Ago12 Hours AgoLive Sensor (0.13 m)

River Access & Safety Info

Environment Agency telemetry & public rights of way

Public Waterway
EA
River Creedy at Cowley Bridge
Monitored gauging station • Defra Flood Monitoring Network
Active
MAP
Location & Catchment
Exe • 50.7597°N, -3.5596°W
GPS Set
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Creedy

What is the current river level of River Creedy?

Current river level for River Creedy is measured in metres (m) at Environment Agency station #45117 (River Creedy at Cowley Bridge). Telemetry is logged every 15 minutes by Defra.

Is River Creedy 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 Creedy?

The Environment Agency typical normal range at this station is between 0.126m and 2.5m. Levels within this window represent standard, safe conditions.

Can heavy rain in the catchment cause River Creedy 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.