The NRFA underpins hydrological research and water-management activities in the UK, and delivers data and expertise to UK Government and international organisations. The NRFA:
- Acts as the main focal point for hydrometric data in the UK
- Provides access to river flow data from over 1,500 gauging stations across the UK
- Offers independent, authoritative commentary on current hydrological conditions
- Supports the hydrometric monitoring activities of our partner organisations
The research
NRFA delivers hydrometric data and analysis to a wide range of users, including UK government departments, academia, consultancies and the water industry. NRFA services include:
- Daily mean flow and peak flow data for rivers across the UK
- Catchment daily rainfall data and spatial information to support river flow interpretation
- A web-based portal cataloguing gauging stations on the NRFA alongside associated metadata
- Monthly Hydrological Summaries for the UK
- Reports on major floods and droughts
- Information on long-term hydrological trends in the UK
- Advice on hydrometric data management practices
- Hydrological expertise and advice for the general public and media