River Idle: water levels along the river

We have 2 gauges on the River Idle. Every gauge with a normal range is reading within it.

The gauges are in Nottinghamshire. Reading the gauges in order shows how a rise or a dry spell travels downstream, usually over a day or more on a big river. Autumn is often a low point for rivers after the summer, until steady rain returns.

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2 gauges

River Idle: water levels along the river
Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Updated
MatterseyRiver gauge, River Idle	0.86 m	Normal	+0.01 m	41 min ago
OrdsallRiver gauge, River Idle	0.28 m	Normal	+0.02 m	41 min ago

Gauges are listed from upstream to downstream where the agency publishes river kilometres.

About the River Idle

The River Idle is a river in Nottinghamshire, England, formed by the confluence of the River Maun and the River Meden near Markham Moor. It flows north from its source through Retford and Bawtry before joining the River Trent at West Stockwith. Its main tributaries are the River Poulter and the River Ryton. The river is navigable as far as Bawtry, with a statutory right of navigation extending to Retford. Much of the land surrounding the Idle consists of broad flood plain, and the river is significant for conservation, with several Sites of Special Scientific Interest being designated along its course.