Cato River Level & Flow Conditions

Real-time Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) river level in metres (m), discharge telemetry, water temperature, and activity suitability ratings at Cato River at W Br, Northern Territory.

Northern Territory · Top End & Outback|BoM ID: G8260006

Cato River

Gauging Station: Cato River at W Br · Catchment: Cato River

BoM Hydrology Model

Activity Intelligence

River Condition Score

1–10 Scale

10.0OUT OF 10Normal Range

⭐Normal Range

River level is within normal Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) range.

💡River Advisory:

Prime conditions for swimming, canoeing, and angling.

Typical Range:2.97m – 29.75m

RIVER LEVEL (m)

2.97 m

Typical high: 29.75m

Standard BaselineSteady

NORMAL BOUNDS

2.97m

Typical Low Threshold

BoM BaselineNormal

WATER TEMP

8°C

Dipping: Cold shock risk

Wild SwimmingWetsuit Advised

AIR & SKY

11°C

Humidity: 65%

Rain: 15%13 km/h W

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Scoring algorithm recalibrates suitability according to water depth, stream power, and weather.

Active: Wild Swimming & Dipping

River swimming, billabongs & gorge dipping. Ideal in calm, normal river levels with warm sunshine and gentle currents.

Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Open Data

24-Hour River Level Trend (m)

BoM telemetry vs. typical normal bounds

Observed Level

Typical High (29.75m)

24 Hours Ago12 Hours AgoLive Sensor (2.97 m)

River Access & Safety Info

BoM telemetry & public river access points

Public Waterway

BoM

Cato River at W Br

Monitored gauging station • BoM Water Data Online Network

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MAP

Location & Catchment

Cato River • -12.4485°N, 136.3511°W

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cato River

What is the current river level of Cato River?

Current river level for Cato River is measured in metres (m) and discharge (m³/s) at Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) station #G8260006 (Cato River at W Br). Telemetry is logged continuously.

Is Cato River safe for wild swimming, canoeing, or paddling today?

River conditions depend on live gauge depth and streamflow velocity. Riverable Australia provides a real-time 1–10 River Activity Score tuned for wild swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and angling. Check the live status badge above before entering the water.

What is the typical normal range for Cato River?

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) typical normal range at this station is between 2.97m and 29.75m. Levels within this window represent standard navigable conditions.

Can heavy rain in the catchment cause Cato River to rise rapidly?

Yes, catchment precipitation and surface runoff directly cause water levels to surge. Riverable Australia monitors 7-day cumulative precipitation and upstream weather models to alert users to rising spate conditions.

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