River Itchen Level & Flow Conditions

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

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River Itchen

Gauging Station: River Itchen at City Mill · Catchment: Test and Itchen

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:0.389m – 0.78m

RIVER LEVEL (m)

0.39 m

Typical high: 0.78m

Standard BaselineSteady

NORMAL BOUNDS

0.389m

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 (0.78m)

24 Hours Ago12 Hours AgoLive Sensor (0.39 m)

River Access & Safety Info

Environment Agency telemetry & public rights of way

Public Waterway

River Itchen at City Mill

Monitored gauging station • Defra Flood Monitoring Network

Active

MAP

Location & Catchment

Test and Itchen • 51.0613°N, -1.3079°W

GPS Set

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Frequently Asked Questions About River Itchen

What is the current river level of River Itchen?

Current river level for River Itchen is measured in metres (m) at Environment Agency station #E12450 (River Itchen at City Mill). Telemetry is logged every 15 minutes by Defra.

Is River Itchen 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 Itchen?

The Environment Agency typical normal range at this station is between 0.389m and 0.78m. Levels within this window represent standard, safe conditions.

Can heavy rain in the catchment cause River Itchen 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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