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Margaret Dowling Creek Level & Flow Conditions

Real-time Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) river level in metres (m), discharge telemetry, water temperature, and activity suitability ratings at Margaret Dowling Creek at Downstream Regulator, South Australia.

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Margaret Dowling Creek

Gauging Station: Margaret Dowling Creek at Downstream Regulator · Catchment: Margaret Dowling Creek

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:8.75m – 87.5m
RIVER LEVEL (m)
8.75 m
Typical high: 87.5m
Standard BaselineSteady
NORMAL BOUNDS
8.75m
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 (87.5m)
87.5m Threshold
24 Hours Ago12 Hours AgoLive Sensor (8.75 m)

River Access & Safety Info

BoM telemetry & public river access points

Public Waterway
BoM
Margaret Dowling Creek at Downstream Regulator
Monitored gauging station • BoM Water Data Online Network
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Location & Catchment
Margaret Dowling Creek • -34.1825°N, 140.7771°W
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Frequently Asked Questions About Margaret Dowling Creek

What is the current river level of Margaret Dowling Creek?

Current river level for Margaret Dowling Creek is measured in metres (m) and discharge (m³/s) at Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) station #A4261080 (Margaret Dowling Creek at Downstream Regulator). Telemetry is logged continuously.

Is Margaret Dowling Creek 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 Margaret Dowling Creek?

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) typical normal range at this station is between 8.75m and 87.5m. Levels within this window represent standard navigable conditions.

Can heavy rain in the catchment cause Margaret Dowling Creek 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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