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1.29

Brigg

Ancholme
Grimsby and Ancholme catchment • Brigg • North Lincolnshire • ID: E2790 • Level
(39m ago) • 3 readings/hr • 182 views

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Current Level
1.292 mASD
▬ Steady
24h Max
1.294 mASD
24h Min
1.259 mASD
Typical Range
0.48 - 2.37
mASD
Highest Recorded
4.93 mASD
30 Mar 2013
Since Nov 2012
Current level is 26% of this
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Recent Water Levels

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Recent Readings

Steady over 7h
24 Aug 00:30 ▬ steady 1.292 mASD
24 Aug 00:15 ▬ steady 1.292 mASD
23 Aug 23:45 ▬ steady 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 23:30 ▬ steady 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 23:15 ▬ steady 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 22:45 ▬ steady 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 21:30 ▼ -0.1 cm 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 21:00 ▲ +0.1 cm 1.294 mASD
23 Aug 20:45 ▬ steady 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 20:30 ▬ steady 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 20:00 ▬ steady 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 19:45 ▬ steady 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 19:30 ▬ steady 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 19:15 ▬ steady 1.292 mASD
23 Aug 19:00 ▬ steady 1.292 mASD
23 Aug 18:45 ▬ steady 1.293 mASD
23 Aug 18:30 ▲ +0.1 cm 1.292 mASD
23 Aug 18:15 ▬ steady 1.291 mASD
23 Aug 18:00 ▼ -0.2 cm 1.291 mASD
23 Aug 17:45 1.293 mASD

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Flood history near this gauge

Official Environment Agency warnings issued since 2007 for the 5 flood areas linked to this gauge (nearest 0.3 km away).

2severe warnings 26flood warnings 56flood alerts

Most recent flood warning: 28 Feb 2026Isolated properties and villages near to the River Ancholme from Bishopbridge to Brigg

Year by year
YearSevereWarningsAlerts
2026 0 1 5
2025 0 3 4
2024 0 3 5
2023 0 3 6
2022 0 0 2
2021 0 4 4
2020 0 0 1
2019 0 6 6
2018 0 0 2
2017 0 0 2
2016 0 0 1
2013 0 0 3
2012 0 2 4
2010 0 0 2
2008 1 3 5
2007 1 1 4

Warnings apply to a whole flood area, not necessarily this exact spot. Years before 2006 aren't covered by the EA's historic record. See also the Brigg flood history.

Nearby Stations

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Station Details

  • Station Reference: E2790
  • EA Gauge ID: E2790-level-stage-i-15_min-mASD
  • Parameter: Level
  • Unit: mASD
  • Typical rise rate: 2 cm/hr (p95 sustained over 90 days)
  • Typical data delay: ~22 min (measured reading→publication lag)
  • Tidal: No
  • Lock / structure: No
  • Catchment Area: Grimsby and Ancholme
  • Datum: 0.120m AOD
  • Typical Range: 0.482 – 2.370 mASD
  • EA Cross-check: 1.29 mASD (EA at 24 Aug 00:15)

Geographic coordinates may reflect the access point for the gauge, and not the precise location in the watercourse that it is taking readings from.

Frequently asked questions

Is the River Ancholme at Brigg flooding today?

The current level is 1.29m, which is within the typical range of 0.48 to 2.37m. Flooding is unlikely at this level.

Is the river level rising or falling at Brigg?

Based on the most recent readings, the level is currently steady. The chart above shows the last 7 days of measurements, updated roughly every 15 minutes.

What is a normal level for the River Ancholme at Brigg?

The typical range at this station is 0.48m to 2.37m, based on Environment Agency historical data. Levels above 2.37m are higher than usually seen and may indicate a flood risk.

How often is this river level data updated?

Readings are taken by the Environment Agency gauge roughly every 15 minutes and FloodRadar refreshes its data continuously, so the level shown is normally less than an hour old.

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