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Platt Bridge, Templeton Road

Hey Brook
Lower Mersey catchment • Platt Bridge, Wigan • Greater Manchester • ID: 693003 • Level
(24m ago) • 4 readings/hr • 51 views

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Current Level
0.302 m
▬ Steady
24h Max
0.303 m
24h Min
0.269 m
Typical Range
-
Highest Recorded
1.25 m
4 Sep 2026
Since Jun 2026
Current level is 24% of this
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Recent Water Levels

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Recent Readings

Steady over 5h
14 Sep 06:45 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 06:30 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 06:15 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 06:00 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 05:45 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 05:30 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 05:15 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 05:00 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 04:45 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 04:30 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 04:15 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 04:00 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 03:45 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 03:30 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 03:15 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 03:00 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 02:45 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 02:30 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 02:15 ▬ steady 0.302 m
14 Sep 02:00 0.302 m

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Station Details

  • Station Reference: 693003
  • EA Gauge ID: 693003-level-stage-i-15_min-m
  • Parameter: Level
  • Unit: m
  • Typical rise rate: 5 cm/hr (p95 sustained over 90 days)
  • Typical data delay: ~22 min (measured reading→publication lag)
  • Tidal: No
  • Lock / structure: No
  • Catchment Area: Lower Mersey
  • EA Cross-check: 0.30 m (EA at 14 Sep 06:15)

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 Hey Brook at Platt Bridge, Templeton Road flooding today?

The current level is 0.30m, which is within the typical range. Flooding is unlikely at this level.

Is the river level rising or falling at Platt Bridge, Templeton Road?

Based on the most recent readings, the level is currently steady. 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 Hey Brook at Platt Bridge, Templeton Road?

The typical range at this station is up to 1.70m, based on Environment Agency historical data. Levels above 1.70m 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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