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Current Level
0.572 mAOD
▲ Rising slightly (+1cm/hr)
24h Max
0.573 mAOD
24h Min
0.491 mAOD
Typical Range
0.00 - 0.77
mAOD
Highest Recorded
0.90 mAOD
EA official record
A 1.63 reading (5 Dec 2013) sits in our unverified raw history and is not treated as the record
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Flood alert
The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne
Higher than normal tides today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday 10th October.
We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. Levels can take several hours to peak.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Experimental model fusing soil moisture, river flow, groundwater and catchment
character. The shaded band is its 10–90% range, widened so that about 80% of recent outcomes fall inside it.
Under evaluation — not yet promoted, so treat as a second opinion.
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 Hickling Heath flood history.
Flood areas linked to this gauge
Flood warnings and alerts are issued for whole areas. These are the 8 areas linked to this gauge, nearest first.
Timing, not cause. Gauges can move together simply because the same rain fell on both.
Frequently asked questions
Is the River Thurne at Hickling Broad flooding today?
The current level is 0.57m, which is within the typical range of 0.00 to 0.77m. Flooding is unlikely at this level.
Is the river level rising or falling at Hickling Broad?
Based on the most recent readings, the level is currently rising slightly. The chart above shows the last 12 hours of measurements by default (up to 7 days), updated roughly every 15 minutes.
What is a normal level for the River Thurne at Hickling Broad?
The typical range at this station is 0.00m to 0.77m, based on Environment Agency historical data. Levels above 0.77m are higher than usually seen and may indicate a flood risk.
How often is this river level data updated?
Readings are supplied by the Environment Agency gauge. FloodRadar checks for updates roughly every 15 minutes; the timestamp above shows how recent the latest available reading is.
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