There are flood warnings within 5 miles of this measuring station

River Fowey level at Wainsford

Latest at 4:30am on 27 January

Height: 1.98m
Trend: Falling
State: High

Normal range 0.30m to 1.80m

Height in metres over the last 5 days

We take measurements more often as the risk of flooding increases.

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How levels here could affect nearby areas

2.58m: Water reaches the highest level recorded at this measuring station (22 December 2012)
2.40m: Flood warning issued: River Fowey from Trekeivesteps to Restormel; Property flooding is possible above this level
1.98m: Latest level
1.80m (level exceeded): Flood warning issued: River Fowey at Lostwithiel; Top of normal range. Low-lying land flooding possible above this level. One or more flood alerts may be issued.

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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