River Depth Data Collected
The SuDS+ Team recently downloaded information from the River Depth Monitors we installed earlier in the year. Monitors record the height of the river at 5 minute intervals and are located at each end of the study area. Upward spikes in the data are expected correspond with heavy rainfall events as additional water will flow into the river at this time.
The graph above shows the water depth for the Upper Twizell Depth Monitor with readings from 0cm to 44cm recorded.
The graph above shows an expanded look at the biggest spike on May 22nd which related to 4.117 cm of rain recorded by our rain gauge quarter of a mile away. This was the highest amount of rain recorded in a single day since we began to monitor in January. Water depth increased quickly on the day which we would expect.
Further rain and river depth data will be collected over the next couple of years. It will hopefully give an insight into any flooding incidents in the Memorial Park, Park Road or further downstream. Residents flood observations are still needed to increase our knowledge of previous problems. From property flooding to a damp patch in the garden and everything in between complete a simple entry on our online form SuDS+ Community Flood Observations – interactive map (arcgis.com)
