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SwedenCheddar Gorge water level
River gauge, Cheddar Yeo, Somerset, United Kingdom
Right now
Within the normal range
Water level
History
What this means
The Cheddar Yeo at Cheddar Gorge is at 0.09 m, within its typical range.
The usual range here runs from 0.08 m to 0.36 m.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.08 m and 0.09 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 – 0.36 m
- Highest on record
- 0.64 mOctober 5, 2020
- Lowest on record
- 0.01 mJune 8, 2012
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IwoodRiver gauge, Congresbury Yeo | 0.05 m | Low | ±0 | 9.2 km |
| WookeyRiver gauge, River Axe | 0.35 m | Low | −0.01 m | 10 km |
| Fenny CastleRiver gauge, River Sheppey | 0.07 m | Very low | ±0 | 11 km |
| North DrainRiver gauge | 1.90 m | Very high | −0.01 m | 11 km |
| Chew StokeRiver gauge, Chew Stoke Brook | 0.01 m | Lowest on record | ±0 | 12 km |
| Chew Magna LevelRiver gauge, Winford Brook | 0.16 m | Normal | ±0 | 14 km |
| Clyse HoleRiver gauge, River Brue | 0.10 m | Very low | ±0 | 16 km |
| WraxallRiver gauge, Land Yeo | 0.02 m | Very low | ±0 | 18 km |
Questions and answers
What is the typical range for the Cheddar Yeo at Cheddar Gorge?
The Environment Agency gives a typical range of 0.08 m to 0.36 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 0.09 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Cheddar Gorge today?
On 18 Oct 2026, 10:15 BST, the water level was 0.09 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cheddar Gorge rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cheddar Gorge 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 Cheddar Gorge?
The highest level on record is 0.64 m on October 5, 2020. The lowest is 0.01 m on June 8, 2012.
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:52229(Agency page)- Coordinates
51.28217, -2.76895(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 | 0.09 m | 2026-10-18 09:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment Agency: Cheddar Gorge (ea:52229). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-kingdom/somerset/cheddar-gorge
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