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River Thames level downstream at Shiplake Lock

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

Latest at 10:00pm on 24 November

Height
2.73m
Trend
Rising
State
Normal

Normal range 1.82m to 2.95m

Height in metres over the last 5 days

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How levels here could affect nearby areas

4.22m
Water reaches the highest level recorded at this measuring station (5 January 2003)
3.50m
Property flooding is possible above this level
2.95m
Top of normal range. Low-lying land flooding possible above this level. One or more flood alerts may be issued.
2.73m
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