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SwedenCosford River water level
River gauge, River Worfe, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Right now
Within the normal range
Water level
History
What this means
The River Worfe at Cosford River is at 0.08 m, within its typical range.
The usual range here runs from 0.06 m to 0.35 m.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.
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
- 0.06 m – 0.35 m
- Highest on record
- 1.16 mFebruary 16, 2020
- Lowest on record
- 0.05 mJuly 19, 2022
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.
About the River Worfe
The River Worfe is a river in Shropshire, England. The name Worfe is said to derive from the Old English meaning to wander which the river is notable for in its middle section. Mapping indicates that the river begins at Cosford Bridge where the Cosford Brook and Albrighton Brook meet.
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 Worfe
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BurlingtonRiver gauge, River Worfe | 0.12 m | Normal | ±0 | 6.2 km |
| BurcoteRiver gauge, River Worfe | 0.17 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 9.9 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShifnalRiver gauge, Wesley Brook | 0.15 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 5.3 km |
| WightwickRiver gauge, Smestow Brook | 0.02 m | Lowest on record | ±0 | 11 km |
| CovenRiver gauge, River Penk | 0.52 m | Normal | −0.03 m | 13 km |
| BridgnorthRiver gauge, River Severn | 0.60 m | Normal | +0.11 m | 13 km |
| BuildwasRiver gauge, River Severn | 0.58 m | Normal | +0.15 m | 13 km |
| Deepmore FarmRiver gauge, Saredon Brook | 0.29 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 15 km |
| Mor BrookRiver gauge, Moors River | 0.18 m | Low | ±0 | 16 km |
| SwindonRiver gauge, Smestow Brook | 1.10 m | Low | −0.03 m | 16 km |
Questions and answers
What is the typical range for the River Worfe at Cosford River?
The Environment Agency gives a typical range of 0.06 m to 0.35 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 0.08 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Cosford River today?
On 18 Oct 2026, 06:15 BST, the water level was 0.08 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cosford River rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cosford River 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 Cosford River?
The highest level on record is 1.16 m on February 16, 2020. The lowest is 0.05 m on July 19, 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:2046(Agency page)- Coordinates
52.63932, -2.32600(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 | 0.08 m | 2026-10-18 05:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment Agency: Cosford River (ea:2046). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-kingdom/shropshire/cosford-river
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