River Cam: water levels along the river

7 gauges report along the River Cam. 4 are below normal for the date and 1 above. Low water clearly outweighs high water at the moment.

The gauges on this page are spread across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Gloucestershire and Somerset. 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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7 gauges

River Cam: water levels along the river
Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Updated
Cambridge Baits BiteRiver gauge, River Cam	0.20 m	Low	−0.01 m	5 hours ago
Cambridge Jesus LockRiver gauge, River Cam	0.73 m	Normal	+0.02 m	5 hours ago
DernfordRiver gauge, River Cam	0.09 m	Low	+0.01 m	37 min ago
Great ChesterfordRiver gauge, River Cam	0.12 m	Normal	±0	37 min ago
CambridgeRiver gauge, River Cam	0.09 m	Low	+0.02 m	37 min ago
CamRiver gauge, River Cam	0.88 m	High	−0.01 m	37 min ago
Weston BampfyldeRiver gauge, River Cam	−0.01 m	Lowest on record	±0	37 min ago

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

About the River Cam

The River Cam is a chalk river and the main river flowing through Cambridge in eastern England. After leaving Cambridge, it flows north and east before joining the River Great Ouse to the south of Ely, at Pope's Corner. The total distance from Cambridge to the sea is about 40 mi (64 km) and is navigable for punts, small boats, and rowing craft. The Great Ouse also connects to England's canal system via the Middle Level Navigations and the River Nene. In total, the Cam runs for around 69 kilometres (43 mi) from its furthest source to its confluence with the Great Ouse.