The Causeway water level
River gauge, Dimore Brook, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Right now
Above the normal range
Water level
History
What this means
High water at The Causeway: the latest reading is 0.59 m, above normal.
The usual range here runs from 0.16 m to 0.54 m.
It is on the way up, by 0.31 m over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 0.27 m – 0.95 m.
Autumn rain usually starts to lift rivers again after the summer low.
Compared with the normal range the agency publishes for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Normal range
- 0.16 m – 0.54 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.27 m – 0.95 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.27 m – 0.47 m
- Highest on record
- 2.29 mFebruary 3, 2014
- Lowest on record
- 0.10 mAugust 2, 2011
For anglers and canoeists
A river in spate is no place for beginners. Weirs form strong towbacks, and trees in the water become strainers.
Many angling and canoe clubs check gauges like this one before heading out.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 3.4 mm. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Dimore Brook
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Court DriveRiver gauge, Dimore Brook | 0.18 m | Normal | +0.14 m | 1.0 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodiam AvenueRiver gauge, Daniels Brook | 0.01 m | Normal | ±0 | 2.1 km |
| Bodiam Avenue Relief ChannelRiver gauge, Daniels Brook | 0.74 m | Normal | −0.11 m | 2.1 km |
| Shepherd RoadRiver gauge, Whaddon Brook | 0.10 m | Normal | +0.08 m | 2.5 km |
| MinsterworthRiver gauge, River Severn | 0.58 m | Low | +0.06 m | 3.9 km |
| EpneyRiver gauge, River Severn | 3.39 m | Normal | −0.05 m | 4.6 km |
| Matson PlaceRiver gauge, Sud Brook | 0.31 m | High | +0.17 m | 5.4 km |
| GloucesterRiver gauge, River Severn | 0.29 m | Very low | +0.06 m | 5.5 km |
| Cheyney CloseRiver gauge, Sud Brook | 0.13 m | Normal | +0.08 m | 6.0 km |
Questions and answers
What is the typical range for Dimore Brook at The Causeway?
The Environment Agency gives a typical range of 0.16 m to 0.54 m for this gauge.
Is the river level the same as the depth of the water?
No. The reading is measured from a fixed zero mark at the gauge, so 0.59 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of The Causeway today?
On 19 Oct 2026, 03:00 BST, the water level was 0.59 m. Up 0.31 m over the last 24 hours.
Is The Causeway rising or falling?
Up 0.31 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.30 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of The Causeway normal?
Above the normal range. Compared with the normal range the agency publishes for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at The Causeway?
The highest level on record is 2.29 m on February 3, 2014. The lowest is 0.10 m on August 2, 2011.
How often is this data updated?
The Environment Agency publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Environment Agency
- Station code
ea:2258(Agency page)- Coordinates
51.82455, -2.29785(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 | 0.59 m | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment Agency: The Causeway (ea:2258). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-kingdom/gloucestershire/the-causeway
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