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5.48

Elvington Sluices

Derwent ⚙ Structure
Derwent catchment • Elvington • East Riding of Yorkshire • ID: L2806 • Level
(27m ago) • 4 readings/hr • 349 views

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Current Level
5.482 mAOD
▬ Steady
24h Max
5.487 mAOD
24h Min
5.465 mAOD
Typical Range
5.46 - 6.10
mAOD
Highest Recorded
7.47 mAOD
22 Aug 2014
Since Jan 1998
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Recent Water Levels

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Flood predictions aren't generated for lock / structure gauges — their levels are driven by gate operation, not by catchment rainfall, so the forecast models would have no skill here.

Recent Readings

Steady over 6h
23 Aug 23:45 ▬ steady 5.482 mAOD
23 Aug 23:30 ▬ steady 5.482 mAOD
23 Aug 23:15 ▬ steady 5.483 mAOD
23 Aug 23:00 ▲ +0.2 cm 5.482 mAOD
23 Aug 22:45 ▲ +0.1 cm 5.480 mAOD
23 Aug 21:30 ▼ -0.1 cm 5.479 mAOD
23 Aug 21:15 ▬ steady 5.480 mAOD
23 Aug 21:00 ▬ steady 5.480 mAOD
23 Aug 20:45 ▲ +0.1 cm 5.480 mAOD
23 Aug 20:30 ▲ +0.1 cm 5.479 mAOD
23 Aug 20:15 ▬ steady 5.478 mAOD
23 Aug 20:00 ▼ -0.2 cm 5.478 mAOD
23 Aug 19:45 ▬ steady 5.480 mAOD
23 Aug 19:30 ▬ steady 5.480 mAOD
23 Aug 19:15 ▬ steady 5.480 mAOD
23 Aug 19:00 ▬ steady 5.480 mAOD
23 Aug 18:45 ▬ steady 5.480 mAOD
23 Aug 18:30 ▼ -0.1 cm 5.481 mAOD
23 Aug 18:15 ▬ steady 5.482 mAOD
23 Aug 18:00 5.482 mAOD

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Flood history near this gauge

Official Environment Agency warnings issued since 2012 for the 5 flood areas linked to this gauge (nearest 0.2 km away).

45flood warnings 0flood alerts

Most recent flood warning: 13 Feb 2026River Derwent at Stamford Bridge - The Weir Caravan Park and Kexby Bridge

Year by year
YearWarningsAlerts
2026 3 0
2025 6 0
2024 4 0
2023 7 0
2021 5 0
2020 1 0
2018 3 0
2016 3 0
2015 2 0
2013 2 0
2012 9 0

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 Elvington flood history.

Nearby Stations

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Station Details

  • Station Reference: L2806
  • EA Gauge ID: L2806-level-stage-i-15_min-mAOD
  • Parameter: Level
  • Unit: mAOD
  • Typical rise rate: 6 cm/hr (p95 sustained over 90 days)
  • Typical data delay: ~22 min (measured reading→publication lag)
  • Tidal: No
  • Lock / structure: ⚙ Yes — lock, weir, sluice or pump
  • Catchment Area: Derwent
  • Typical Range: 5.456 – 6.100 mAOD
  • EA Cross-check: 2.81 mAOD (EA at 23 Aug 23:15)

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 Derwent at Elvington Sluices flooding today?

The current level is 5.48m, which is within the typical range of 5.46 to 6.10m. Flooding is unlikely at this level.

Is the river level rising or falling at Elvington Sluices?

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 Derwent at Elvington Sluices?

The typical range at this station is 5.46m to 6.10m, based on Environment Agency historical data. Levels above 6.10m 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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