Anslow water level
River gauge, Rolleston Brook, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Anslow: the latest reading is 0.35 m, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 0.32 m, based on 21 years of readings, so the river level is 0.02 m above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 0.37 m, a difference of −0.02 m.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.31 m – 0.35 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
- 0.32 m0.02 m above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.31 m – 0.36 m8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
- Normal range
- 0.30 m – 1.00 m
- Same day last year
- 0.37 m−0.02 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.31 m – 0.35 m
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.29 m – 0.65 m
- Highest on record
- 2.00 mFebruary 16, 2020
- Lowest on record
- 0.29 mNovember 16, 2005
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
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston on DoveRiver gauge, River Dove | 0.42 m | Very low | ±0 | 2.1 km |
| HattonRiver gauge, River Dove | 0.26 m | Lowest on record | −0.01 m | 2.6 km |
| EggintonRiver gauge, Egginton Brook | 0.19 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 4.6 km |
| DrakelowRiver gauge, River Trent | 1.11 m | Normal | +0.05 m | 6.6 km |
| Sutton MillRiver gauge, Hilton Brook | 0.61 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 6.8 km |
| WillingtonRiver gauge, River Trent | 0.89 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 7.0 km |
| HorsebottomsRiver gauge, Foston Brook | 0.30 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 7.2 km |
| Aston BridgeRiver gauge, River Dove | 0.65 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 7.6 km |
Questions and answers
Is Rolleston Brook at Anslow higher than last year?
No, it is 0.02 m lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.37 m.
What is a normal level for Rolleston Brook at Anslow in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.32 m. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.31 m and 0.36 m, based on 21 years of records.
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 0.35 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Anslow today?
On 19 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST, the water level was 0.35 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Anslow rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.02 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Anslow normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Anslow?
The highest level on record is 2.00 m on February 16, 2020. The lowest is 0.29 m on November 16, 2005.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- Environment Agency
- Station code
ea:4147(Agency page)- Coordinates
52.83922, -1.66578(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 | 0.35 m | 2026-10-19 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment Agency: Anslow (ea:4147). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-kingdom/staffordshire/anslow
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