River Thames level at Silvertown

Latest at 11:30am on 10 March

• Height: 2.85m
• Trend: Falling

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

• 7.20m:
  Historical event: Statutory defence level for Silvertown set
• 5.45m:
  Water reaches the highest level recorded at this measuring station
• 4.40m:
  Low-lying land flooding possible above this level. One or more flood alerts may be issued.
• 2.85m:
  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

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