Mislingford water level
River gauge, River Meon, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Right now
Within the normal range
Water level
History
What this means
The River Meon at Mislingford is at 0.21 m, within its typical range.
The usual range here runs from 0.08 m to 0.65 m.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.20 m and 0.22 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
- 0.08 m – 0.65 m
- Highest on record
- 0.88 mJanuary 2, 2003
- Lowest on record
- 0.05 mNovember 26, 1989
Fishing and paddling
Paddlers and anglers can expect the river much as they know it, though a heavy shower upstream can change that within hours.
Flood alerts and warnings come from the Environment Agency.
About the River Meon
The River Meon is a chalk stream in Hampshire in the south of England. It rises at East Meon then flows 34 km (21 mi) in a generally southerly direction to empty into the Solent at Hill Head near Stubbington. Above Wickham, the river runs through the South Downs National Park.
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Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the River Meon
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WickhamRiver gauge, River Meon | 18.58 m | Very low | −0.01 m | 3.3 km |
| TitchfieldRiver gauge, River Meon | 0.81 m | No reference yet | ±0 | 9.4 km |
| Titchfield CanalRiver gauge, River Meon | 1.84 m | No reference yet | +0.01 m | 9.4 km |
| West MeonRiver gauge, River Meon | −0.09 m | Lowest on record | ±0 | 12 km |
| East MeonRiver gauge, River Meon | 0.04 m | Lowest on record | ±0 | 12 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North PondRiver gauge, River Hamble | 34.31 m | Very low | ±0 | 5.0 km |
| North Fareham weirRiver gauge, River Wallington | 0.10 m | Low | −0.02 m | 6.7 km |
| FrogmillRiver gauge, River Hamble | 0.07 m | Normal | ±0 | 6.7 km |
| DenmeadRiver gauge, River Wallington | 33.18 m | Normal | −0.02 m | 8.1 km |
| Hobb LaneRiver gauge, River Hamble | 20.59 m | Very low | +0.02 m | 9.4 km |
| Brownwich PondRiver gauge, Brownwich Stream | 1.05 m | High | −0.01 m | 13 km |
| HambleTidal gauge | 0.78 m | Normal | −0.26 m | 13 km |
Questions and answers
What is the typical range for the River Meon at Mislingford?
The Environment Agency gives a typical range of 0.08 m to 0.65 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 0.21 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Mislingford today?
On 18 Oct 2026, 17:45 BST, the water level was 0.21 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Mislingford rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Mislingford normal?
Within the normal range. Compared with the normal range the agency publishes for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mislingford?
The highest level on record is 0.88 m on January 2, 2003. The lowest is 0.05 m on November 26, 1989.
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:E11690(Agency page)- Coordinates
50.92352, -1.16298(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | – | – | – |
| Water level | 0.21 m | 2026-10-18 16:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment Agency: Mislingford (ea:E11690). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-kingdom/hampshire/mislingford
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