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River Thames level upstream at Benson Lock

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

Latest at 11:45pm on 12 December

Height
0.38m
Trend
Steady
State
High

Normal range 0.04m to 0.31m

Height in metres over the last 5 days

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How levels here could affect nearby areas

1.77m
Water reaches the highest level recorded at this measuring station (6 January 2024)
0.38m
Latest level
0.31m (level exceeded)
Top of normal range. Low-lying land flooding possible above this level

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

How we measure river, sea and groundwater levels