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RIVER CONDITIONS
Latest River Conditions
The colour-coded status helps you quickly understand if it's safe to launch:
Green — Normal/average flow. Ideal conditions for all paddlers — enjoy your session!
Orange (or Amber/Yellow) — Elevated flow. Stronger currents; suitable for experienced paddlers only. Juniors, novices, and coaches should assess carefully or consider postponing.
Red — High/very strong flow. Dangerous conditions with powerful currents, swirls, and increased risk. No paddling recommended unless highly skilled.
Safety first — never underestimate the power of the river.
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Stay informed and paddle responsibly. This displays the current fluvial flow rate (in cubic metres per second) on the River Thames at Kingston Bridge — the key non-tidal gauge we use to assess conditions here at Richmond.
Flow rates are sourced from Environment Agency data. Always cross-check with tides (especially on the ebb), weather, and club guidelines before heading out.
See our paddler safety guidelines for more information | Go here for latest Thames river flow at Kingston Bridge. | Updates?
RIVER CONDITIONS
Latest River Conditions
The colour-coded status helps you quickly understand if it's safe to launch:
Green — Normal/average flow. Ideal conditions for all paddlers — enjoy your session!
Orange (or Amber/Yellow) — Elevated flow. Stronger currents; suitable for experienced paddlers only. Juniors, novices, and coaches should assess carefully or consider postponing.
Red — High/very strong flow. Dangerous conditions with powerful currents, swirls, and increased risk. No paddling recommended unless highly skilled.
Safety first — never underestimate the power of the river.
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Thames Watch App: https://www.thameswatch.app/
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Stay informed and paddle responsibly. This displays the current fluvial flow rate (in cubic metres per second) on the River Thames at Kingston Bridge — the key non-tidal gauge we use to assess conditions here at Richmond.
Flow rates are sourced from Environment Agency data. Always cross-check with tides (especially on the ebb), weather, and club guidelines before heading out.
See our paddler safety guidelines for more information | Go here for latest Thames river flow at Kingston Bridge. | Updates?
