River Medway Level & Flow Conditions

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

South East England · South East|EA ID: E2900-southern★ Premier UK River

River Medway

Gauging Station: River Medway at Queenborough · Catchment: Swale

EA Hydrology Model

Activity Intelligence

River Condition Score

1–10 Scale

6.0OUT OF 10Normal Activity

⭐Normal Activity

Standard seasonal conditions. Monitor local gauge and weather.

💡River Advisory:

Conditions suitable for experienced river users.

Typical Range:Seasonal Normal

RIVER LEVEL (m)

0.35 m

Environment Agency gauge

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

24 Hours Ago12 Hours AgoLive Sensor (0.35 m)

River Access & Safety Info

Environment Agency telemetry & public rights of way

Public Waterway

River Medway at Queenborough

Monitored gauging station • Defra Flood Monitoring Network

Active

MAP

Location & Catchment

Swale • 51.4158°N, 0.7425°W

GPS Set

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Frequently Asked Questions About River Medway

What is the current river level of River Medway?

Current river level for River Medway is measured in metres (m) at Environment Agency station #E2900-southern (River Medway at Queenborough). Telemetry is logged every 15 minutes by Defra.

Is River 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 Medway?

Typical levels represent the normal historical percentiles logged by the Environment Agency for this river segment.

Can heavy rain in the catchment cause River 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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