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River Tame Level & Flow Conditions

Real-time Environment Agency (Defra) river level in metres (m), discharge telemetry, water temperature, and activity suitability ratings at River Tame at Elford, West Midlands.

West Midlands · Midlands|EA ID: 4805★ Premier UK River

River Tame

Gauging Station: River Tame at Elford · Catchment: Tame Anker and Mease

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
EA
River Tame at Elford
Monitored gauging station • Defra Flood Monitoring Network
Active
MAP
Location & Catchment
Tame Anker and Mease • 52.6907°N, -1.7229°W
GPS Set
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Tame

What is the current river level of River Tame?

Current river level for River Tame is measured in metres (m) at Environment Agency station #4805 (River Tame at Elford). Telemetry is logged every 15 minutes by Defra.

Is River Tame 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 Tame?

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

Can heavy rain in the catchment cause River Tame 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.