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SwedenNuneaton water level
River gauge, River Anker, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Right now
Within the normal range
Water level
This gauge last reported 22 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.
History
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What this means
The gauge at Nuneaton reads 0.69 m, a normal level. That reading is from 25 Sept 2026, 22:45 BST, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late.
The usual range here runs from 0.35 m to 1.72 m.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.68 m and 0.70 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
- 0.35 m – 1.72 m
- Highest on record
- 2.13 mJanuary 2, 2024
- Lowest on record
- 0.17 mMay 6, 2006
On the river at Nuneaton
A level in the typical range is usually good news for both anglers and canoeists, but conditions can change quickly after rain in the hills.
Flood warnings for the area come from the Environment Agency.
About the River Anker
The River Anker flows through Nuneaton, England. It is a major tributary of the River Tame, which it joins in Tamworth. The name derives from the old British for winding river. From source to river mouth at Tamworth is 50 kilometres (31 mi).
Text and image from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the River Anker
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MancetterRiver gauge, River Anker | 0.77 m | High | −0.04 m | 7.7 km |
| PolesworthRiver gauge, River Anker | 0.15 m | Normal | ±0 | 17 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LongfordRiver gauge, River Sowe | 0.37 m | Normal | −0.04 m | 8.8 km |
| Hall Green RoadRiver gauge, River Sowe | 0.29 m | Normal | −0.06 m | 9.3 km |
| SharnfordRiver gauge, River Soar | 0.21 m | Normal | ±0 | 9.7 km |
| Temple MillRiver gauge, River Sence | 0.25 m | Low | +0.01 m | 12 km |
| Holyhead RoadRiver gauge, River Sherbourne | 0.07 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 14 km |
| Charterhouse BridgeRiver gauge, River Sherbourne | 0.14 m | Very low | ±0 | 14 km |
| Hope Street, CoventryRiver gauge, River Sherbourne | 0.40 m | Normal | −0.02 m | 14 km |
| Sir Henry Parkes RoadRiver gauge, Canley Brook | 0.22 m | Low | −0.01 m | 16 km |
Questions and answers
What is the typical range for the River Anker at Nuneaton?
The Environment Agency gives a typical range of 0.35 m to 1.72 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 0.69 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Nuneaton today?
On 25 Sept 2026, 22:45 BST, the water level was 0.69 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Nuneaton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton?
The highest level on record is 2.13 m on January 2, 2024. The lowest is 0.17 m on May 6, 2006.
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:4149(Agency page)- Coordinates
52.52095, -1.44083(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 | 0.69 m | 2026-09-25 21:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment Agency: Nuneaton (ea:4149). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-kingdom/warwickshire/nuneaton
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