Water level and strong stream warnings
These are warnings about conditions that may affect navigation, such as varying water levels and faster flows.
We provide automated, near real-time data from a number of rivers showing local conditions. The information normally updates every 30 minutes, however please check the time the last reading was taken.
On some waterways we also provide manual information on flood lock and flood gate status. The manual sites will only show an update when they are adjusted. This means that some may well be quite old – potentially over 12 months. This doesn’t mean that the information is out of date, only that there have been no issues to report.
Following flooding it is often necessary to remove silt and other debris before the gates can be reopened, so they may remain closed after river levels have returned to normal. Flood locks and floodgates may also remain closed for operational reasons. Skippers of all craft should always check gate status when planning passage.
Droitwich Barge Canal
Last reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 09:51:30 GMT
Current status: CAUTION STREAM DECREASING
We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution.
Site Label: Lock 2, Hawford Top, SSWB
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 09:51:30 GMT
Current Status: Proceed with caution
Location reference: DB-001-003
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 09:51:30 GMT
Current status: Amber Falling
Reading type: Automated Reading
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 09:51:30 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Droitwich Junction Canal
Last reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:16:21 GMT
Current status: There are currently no warnings
Site Label: Lock 1, Hanbury Top
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:16:21 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: DJ-001-002-03
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:16:21 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Lock
Reading taken at: Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:13:25 GMT
Current status: Open - Navigable
Reading type: Manual Reading
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:16:21 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Erewash Canal
Last reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current status: There are currently no warnings
Site Label: Lock 60, Trent Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: ER-019-010
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Kennet & Avon Canal
Last reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:15:55 GMT
Current status: CAUTION STRONG STREAM
We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks may be closed)
Site Label: Lock 106, County Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:07:16 GMT
Current Status: Do not proceed (Locks may be closed)
Location reference: KA-001-010
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:07:16 GMT
Current status: Red
Reading type: Automated Reading
Site Label: Bridge 31, Woolhampton Swingbridge, Flow
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:28:06 GMT
Current Status: Proceed with caution
Location reference: KA-020-001
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:28:06 GMT
Current status: Amber Falling
Reading type: Automated Reading
Site Label: Lock 1, Hanham Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:15:55 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: KA-139-005
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:15:55 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Nottingham & Beeston Canal
Last reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current status: There are currently no warnings
Site Label: Lock 5, Beeston Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: TE-001-001
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Oxford Canal
Last reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:26:53 GMT
Current status: CAUTION STREAM DECREASING
We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution.
Site Label: Lock 40, Bakers Lock, SSWB
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:15:55 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: OX-110-001-01
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:15:55 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Lock
Reading taken at: Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:15:00 GMT
Current status: Unknown
Reading type: Manual Reading
Site Label: Lock 41, Shipton Lock, SSWB
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:15:55 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: OX-111-002-04
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:15:55 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:44:43 GMT
Current status: Unknown
Reading type: Manual Reading
Site Label: Lock 46, Isis Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:26:53 GMT
Current Status: Proceed with caution
Location reference: OX-123-007-01
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:26:53 GMT
Current status: Amber Falling
Reading type: Automated Reading
Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:44:43 GMT
Current status: Unknown
Reading type: Manual Reading
River Severn Navigation
Last reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:26:11 GMT
Current status: CAUTION STREAM DECREASING
We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution.
Site Label: Lock 2, Gloucester Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 08:51:15 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: RS-001-001-05
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 08:51:15 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Site Label: Upper Lode Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:15:52 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: RS-021-004-05
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:15:52 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:15:51 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Site Label: Lock 6 Diglis (Large), DS
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:21:17 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: RS-047-005
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:21:17 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 08:51:33 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Site Label: Lock 7, Bevere Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:26:11 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: RS-054-002-06
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:16:35 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:44:43 GMT
Current status: Unknown
Reading type: Manual Reading
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:26:11 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Site Label: Lock 8, Holt Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:25:48 GMT
Current Status: Proceed with caution
Location reference: RS-059-007-05
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 08:51:29 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:44:43 GMT
Current status: Unknown
Reading type: Manual Reading
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:25:48 GMT
Current status: Amber Falling
Reading type: Automated Reading
Site Label: Lock 9, Lincomb Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:16:33 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: RS-066-005-05
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 08:31:45 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:44:43 GMT
Current status: Unknown
Reading type: Manual Reading
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 13:16:33 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Staffordshire & Worcestershire Cnl
Last reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 09:16:18 GMT
Current status: There are currently no warnings
Site Label: Stourport Basin
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 09:16:18 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: SW-001-019
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 09:16:18 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 09:16:18 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Upper Trent
Last reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current status: There are currently no warnings
Site Label: Lock 1, Sawley Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: UT-005-009
Downstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
Site Label: Cranfleet Flood Lock
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current Status: Navigation conditions normal
Location reference: UT-007-003
Upstream Readings
Reading taken at: Sun, 19 May 2024 14:02:54 GMT
Current status: Green
Reading type: Automated Reading
For the current status of flood locks and gates in the Yorkshire & Northeast Region, please consult our stoppage notices. These are updated with the latest information as flood locks and gates are closed and opened in response to rising and falling river levels.
We currently provide warnings for the sites listed, but plan to expand the system in the future. If a site you're interested in is not listed here, please check our stoppage notices, contact the local office for more information or check the Government flood warning information service for the latest river levels.
Last date edited: 25 January 2024
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