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Bromsgrove Factory Lane water level

River gauge, Spadesbourne Brook, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

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Below the normal range

Water level

0.45m Steady over the last 24 hours

This gauge last reported 9 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.

0.5 1.0 1.5 Highest onrecord 1.71 m Lowest on record 0.43 m

History

0.450.500.55mSep 21Sep 26Oct 1Oct 6Oct 12Bottom of normal range0.450.500.55mSep 21Oct 1Oct 12Bottom of normal range
Water level Top of normal rangeBottom of normal range

What this means

Low water at Bromsgrove Factory Lane: the gauge reads 0.45 m, below normal. That reading is from 12 Oct 2026, 09:30 BST, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late.

The usual range here runs from 0.46 m to 1.20 m.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 0.45 m – 0.54 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
0.46 m – 1.20 m
Lowest and highest in 30 days
0.45 m – 0.54 m
Highest on record
1.71 mOctober 20, 2023
Lowest on record
0.43 mJune 18, 2022

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.

Sunrise 07:44 AM Sunset 06:03 PM Daylight 10 hr, 19 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on Spadesbourne Brook

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Bromsgrove Burcot AvenueRiver gauge, Spadesbourne Brook 0.12 m Normal +0.03 m 1.7 km

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Stoke PriorRiver gauge, River Salwarpe 0.22 m Normal +0.08 m 2.8 km
Wildmoor FlumeRiver gauge, River Salwarpe 0.21 m High +0.06 m 4.3 km
LongbridgeRiver gauge, River Rea 0.51 m Normal +0.22 m 8.9 km
FeckenhamRiver gauge, Bow Brook 0.17 m High +0.06 m 10 km
Harford HillRiver gauge, River Salwarpe 0.32 m Very high +0.10 m 12 km
Halesowen Dogkennel LaneRiver gauge, River Stour 0.10 m Normal +0.02 m 13 km
Halesowen Manor WayRiver gauge, Illey Brook 0.13 m Normal +0.04 m 13 km
StudleyRiver gauge, River Arrow 0.67 m Normal +0.07 m 14 km

Questions and answers

What is the typical range for Spadesbourne Brook at Bromsgrove Factory Lane?

The Environment Agency gives a typical range of 0.46 m to 1.20 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 0.45 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.

What is the water level of Bromsgrove Factory Lane today?

On 12 Oct 2026, 09:30 BST, the water level was 0.45 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bromsgrove Factory Lane rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Bromsgrove Factory Lane normal?

Below the normal range. Compared with the normal range the agency publishes for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bromsgrove Factory Lane?

The highest level on record is 1.71 m on October 20, 2023. The lowest is 0.43 m on June 18, 2022.

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:2545 (Agency page)
Coordinates
52.33136, -2.06830 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 0.45 m 2026-10-12 08:30 Provisional

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How to cite

Environment Agency: Bromsgrove Factory Lane (ea:2545). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-kingdom/worcestershire/bromsgrove-factory-lane

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