River Churnet level upstream at Basford Bridge

This measuring station takes 2 measurements. You're viewing the upstream level. View the downstream level.

Latest at 8:15am on 29 March

Height
1.11m
Trend
Falling
State
High

Normal range 0.26m to 1.08m

Height in metres over the last 5 days

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How levels here could affect nearby areas

2.67m
Water reaches the highest level recorded at this measuring station (recorded on 23 August 1987)
2.57m
Property flooding is possible above this level. One or more flood warnings may be issued
2.35m
Historical event: Overflowing from River Will into canal
1.90m
Low lying land flooding is possible above this level. One or more flood alerts may be issued
1.11m
Latest level
1.08m (level exceeded)
This is the top of the normal range

Flooding might not happen again at the same historical levels. This may be because flood management schemes are now in place.

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