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River Thames level downstream at Benson Lock

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

Latest at 8:45pm on 22 December

Height
3.20m
Trend
Falling
State
Normal

Normal range 2.00m to 4.01m

Height in metres over the last 5 days

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How levels here could affect nearby areas

5.58m
Water reaches the highest level recorded at this measuring station (6 January 2024)
4.01m
Top of normal range. Low-lying land flooding possible above this level
3.20m
Latest 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