Judging the water levels in UK rivers is never easy. There are various gauges that can be viewed over the internet on contacted by phone to check water levels. For phone numbers and websites ...
Environment Agency Rivercall
The Environment Agency operate a series of premium rate phone numbers that give water level information on many rivers. To see the full list click here. However, unless you can interpret the gauge levels given the telephone service can be rather uninformative.
For a site that gives interpretation as well as the river levels visit http://rainchasers.com/
North Wales
River Dee (Mile End Mill) click here (its a phone number but you need to read the website to understand it!)
Afon Tryweryn click here or phone 01678 520826
South Wales
River Usk phone 0906 619 7755 then 1(English), 3(SE Wales), 2(Usk & Wye)
- Listen for the Chainbridge and Llandetty readings
- Below 0.9 is low
- Above 1.6 is in spate
- For the Llandetty gauge on line go to http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels/120760.aspx?stationId=4041
Northern England
River Washburn click here
Artificial Courses
Nene Whitewater Centre click here
more to be added
