Torrington water level
River gauge, River Torridge, Devon, United Kingdom
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Torrington: the gauge reads 0.59 m, below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 0.75 m, based on 21 years of readings, so the river level is 0.17 m below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 0.60 m, a difference of −0.01 m.
It is on the way up, by 0.04 m over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.45 m – 0.74 m.
Autumn rain usually starts to lift rivers again after the summer low.
Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.75 m0.17 m below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.57 m – 1.42 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Normal range
- 0.45 m – 3.00 m
- Same day last year
- 0.60 m−0.01 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.45 m – 0.74 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.39 m – 2.70 m
- Highest on record
- 5.76 mDecember 28, 1979
- Lowest on record
- 0.14 mAugust 25, 1976
For anglers and canoeists
Low rivers are hard going for paddlers, with exposed gravel and weirs that are awkward to shoot. Salmon and sea trout usually wait for the next spate to run.
Many angling and canoe clubs check gauges like this one before heading out.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the River Torridge
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weare GiffardRiver gauge, River Torridge | 0.11 m | Very low | 0.00 m | 4.5 km |
| DoltonRiver gauge, River Torridge | 0.40 m | Normal | +0.22 m | 8.7 km |
| Rockhay BridgeRiver gauge, River Torridge | 0.65 m | Normal | +0.22 m | 12 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford Elliots Kingsley RoadRiver gauge, Kenwith Stream | 0.50 m | Normal | 9.6 km | |
| Kenwith CastleRiver gauge, Kenwith Stream | 0.30 m | Lowest on record | +0.02 m | 11 km |
| UmberleighRiver gauge, River Taw | 0.31 m | Low | +0.08 m | 12 km |
| Portmarsh LaneRiver gauge, Coney Gut | 0.26 m | Normal | −0.09 m | 16 km |
| Coney GutRiver gauge | 0.48 m | Normal | 0.00 m | 16 km |
| Landkey Newland Tanners RoadRiver gauge, Halford Stream | 0.16 m | Lowest on record | +0.01 m | 16 km |
| Newnham BridgeRiver gauge, River Taw | 0.20 m | Very low | 0.00 m | 16 km |
Questions and answers
Is the River Torridge at Torrington higher than last year?
No, it is 0.01 m lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.60 m.
How high and low has the River Torridge at Torrington been?
The highest reading on record is 5.76 m (December 28, 1979). The lowest is 0.14 m (August 25, 1976).
How often is Torrington updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from Environment Agency appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:30 PM GMT+1.
What is the water level of Torrington today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 10:30 PM GMT+1, the water level was 0.59 m. Up 0.04 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Torrington rising or falling?
Up 0.04 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.11 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Torrington normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Torrington?
The highest level on record is 5.76 m on December 28, 1979. The lowest is 0.14 m on August 25, 1976.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Environment Agency
- Station code
ea:50116(Agency page)- Coordinates
50.94626, -4.13719(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- station datum
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains Environment Agency data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Water level stage | 0.59 m | 2026-10-16 21:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment Agency: Torrington (ea:50116). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-kingdom/devon/torrington
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer