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0.79

Ashleworth

Severn
Severn Vale catchment • Ashleworth • Gloucestershire • ID: 2071 • Level
(21m ago) • 1 reading/hr • 152 views
Sensor data may be unreliable — recent readings are physically implausible for this gauge (far outside its normal range). Treat the level shown with caution; the EA may be reporting a faulty sensor.
sensor frozen — identical value 0.79m for 92 days (since 2026-05-17)

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Current Level
0.785 mASD
▬ Steady
24h Max
0.785 mASD
24h Min
0.785 mASD
Typical Range
0.58 - 3.58
mASD
Highest Recorded
6.03 mASD
23 Jul 2007
Since Jan 1978
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Recent Water Levels

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Recent Readings

Steady over 6h
23 Aug 22:45 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 21:30 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 21:15 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 21:00 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 20:45 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 20:30 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 20:15 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 20:00 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 19:45 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 19:30 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 19:15 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 19:00 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 18:45 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 18:30 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 18:15 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 18:00 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 17:45 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 17:30 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 17:15 ▬ steady 0.785 mASD
23 Aug 17:00 0.785 mASD

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Flood history near this gauge

Official Environment Agency warnings issued since 2008 for the 12 flood areas linked to this gauge (nearest 0.8 km away).

6severe warnings 225flood warnings 132flood alerts

Most recent flood warning: 2 Mar 2026River Severn at Apperley and The Leigh

Year by year
YearSevereWarningsAlerts
2026 0 7 11
2025 0 10 6
2024 0 47 16
2023 0 21 15
2022 3 13 6
2021 0 10 8
2020 0 28 4
2019 0 20 10
2018 0 6 8
2017 0 0 3
2016 0 9 5
2015 0 2 7
2014 3 27 2
2013 0 9 8
2012 0 16 8
2011 0 0 3
2010 0 0 1
2009 0 0 7
2008 0 0 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 Ashleworth flood history.

Nearby Stations

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Station Details

  • Monitoring Station: Ashleworth
  • Watercourse: River Severn
  • Nearest Town: Ashleworth
  • County: Gloucestershire
  • Coordinates: 51°55'23"N 2°15'54"W (51.922936, -2.265002)
  • Open in: Google Maps · Apple Maps (opens your maps app)
  • Date Opened: 1 Jan 1978
  • Status: Active
  • Station Type: River level station
  • Station Reference: 2071
  • EA Gauge ID: 2071-level-stage-i-15_min-mASD
  • Parameter: Level
  • Unit: mASD
  • Typical data delay: ~22 min (measured reading→publication lag)
  • Tidal: No
  • Lock / structure: No
  • Catchment Area: Severn Vale
  • Typical Range: 0.579 – 3.576 mASD
  • EA Cross-check: 0.79 mASD (EA at 23 Aug 22:15)

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 Severn at Ashleworth flooding today?

The current level is 0.79m, which is within the typical range of 0.58 to 3.58m. Flooding is unlikely at this level.

Is the river level rising or falling at Ashleworth?

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 Severn at Ashleworth?

The typical range at this station is 0.58m to 3.58m, based on Environment Agency historical data. Levels above 3.58m 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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