Mordiford water level
River gauge, River Wye, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Right now
Within the normal range
Water level
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Mordiford, where the gauge shows 0.52 m.
The usual range here runs from 0.47 m to 3.60 m.
It is still going down, by 0.05 m over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.37 m – 1.00 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
- 0.47 m – 3.60 m
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.37 m – 1.00 m
- Highest on record
- 5.50 mFebruary 17, 2020
- Lowest on record
- 0.04 mFebruary 6, 2007
For anglers and canoeists
This is an ordinary level for the river: most put-ins, beats and weirs behave as they usually do.
Many angling and canoe clubs check gauges like this one before heading out.
About the River Wye
The River Wye is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 250 kilometres from its source on Plynlimon in Mid Wales to the Severn Estuary. The lower reaches of the river form part of the border between England and Wales. The Wye Valley is designated a National Landscape. The Wye is important for nature conservation and recreation, and is affected by pollution.
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Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the River Wye
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Wye BridgeRiver gauge, River Wye | 0.25 m | Normal | −0.04 m | 6.8 km |
| BelmontRiver gauge, River Wye | 0.42 m | Normal | −0.04 m | 8.6 km |
| Ross On WyeRiver gauge, River Wye | 0.21 m | Low | −0.05 m | 13 km |
| LydbrookRiver gauge, River Wye | 1.11 m | Normal | −0.07 m | 20 km |
| BredwardineRiver gauge, River Wye | 0.43 m | Normal | −0.03 m | 24 km |
| Bourne EndRiver gauge, River Wye | 0.17 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 141 km |
| Burlington RoadRiver gauge, River Wye | 0.53 m | Normal | ±0 | 145 km |
| BuxtonRiver gauge, River Wye | 0.15 m | Low | −0.01 m | 145 km |
| Ashford in the WaterRiver gauge, River Wye | 0.26 m | Very low | −0.01 m | 146 km |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LugwardineRiver gauge, River Lugg | 0.25 m | Normal | ±0 | 4.5 km |
| Hereford - Ledbury RoadRiver gauge, Yazor Brook | 1.77 m | Very high | ±0 | 5.8 km |
| YarkhillRiver gauge, River Frome (Wye) | 0.19 m | Low | ±0 | 7.6 km |
| Three ElmsRiver gauge, Yazor Brook | 0.04 m | Very low | ±0 | 9.1 km |
| Sandford BridgeRiver gauge, Rudhall Brook | 0.09 m | Very low | +0.01 m | 13 km |
| BosburyRiver gauge, River Leadon | −0.04 m | Lowest on record | ±0 | 14 km |
| Bishops FromeRiver gauge, River Frome (Wye) | 0.13 m | Normal | +0.02 m | 16 km |
Questions and answers
What is the typical range for the River Wye at Mordiford?
The Environment Agency gives a typical range of 0.47 m to 3.60 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 0.52 m on the gauge does not mean the water is that deep.
What is the water level of Mordiford today?
On 16 Oct 2026, 14:15 BST, the water level was 0.52 m. Down 0.05 m over the last 24 hours.
Is Mordiford rising or falling?
Down 0.05 m over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 m over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Mordiford 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 Mordiford?
The highest level on record is 5.50 m on February 17, 2020. The lowest is 0.04 m on February 6, 2007.
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:055816_TG 319(Agency page)- Coordinates
52.02639, -2.62987(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 | 0.52 m | 2026-10-16 13:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
Environment Agency: Mordiford (ea:055816_TG 319). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-kingdom/herefordshire/mordiford
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