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SwedenLittlebourne water level
River gauge, Little Stour, Kent, United Kingdom
Right now
Far below the normal range
Water level
History
What this means
Low water at Littlebourne: the gauge reads 0.00 m, far below normal.
The usual range here runs from 0.02 m to 0.53 m. The lowest reading on record is 0.00 m (July 26, 2006).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.
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
- 0.02 m – 0.53 m
- Highest on record
- 0.75 mFebruary 15, 2014
- Lowest on record
- 0.00 mJuly 26, 2006
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.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingham RoadGroundwater well | 4.02 m | Low | ±0 | 1.9 km |
| BekesbourneRiver gauge, Nailbourne | 0.77 m | Normal | ±0 | 2.4 km |
| Fordwich River LevelRiver gauge, Great Stour | 1.37 m | Normal | −0.02 m | 3.7 km |
| Vauxhall BridgeRiver gauge, Great Stour | 0.29 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 5.0 km |
| West Gate GardensRiver gauge, Great Stour | 0.21 m | Low | +0.01 m | 6.7 km |
| Horton weirRiver gauge, Great Stour | 0.16 m | Normal | −0.01 m | 9.8 km |
| Whitstable RoadRiver gauge, West Brook | 3.57 m | Very high | +0.06 m | 11 km |
| Grasmere RoadRiver gauge, Swalecliffe Brook | 8.14 m | Very low | +0.06 m | 11 km |
Questions and answers
What is the typical range for the Little Stour at Littlebourne?
The Environment Agency gives a typical range of 0.02 m to 0.53 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 0.00 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Littlebourne today?
On 18 Oct 2026, 10:45 BST, the water level was 0.00 m. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Littlebourne rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Littlebourne normal?
Far below the normal range. Compared with the normal range the agency publishes for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Littlebourne?
The highest level on record is 0.75 m on February 15, 2014. The lowest is 0.00 m on July 26, 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:E3401(Agency page)- Coordinates
51.27399, 1.16882(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | – | – | – |
| Water level | 0.00 m | 2026-10-18 09:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment Agency: Littlebourne (ea:E3401). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-kingdom/kent/littlebourne
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