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Flood alert in force for Backbarrow

Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

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    Flood alert in force for Backbarrow. Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

    1. Check this page and Floodline for changes.
    2. Get a flood kit ready: medicines, phone charger, torch, warm clothes and important papers.
    3. Know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water.
    4. If your car is parked near the river or on low ground, move it.
    5. Check on neighbours who may need help.

    More advice on GOV.UK · Prepare for flooding · After a flood

    Local help

    Westmorland and Furness Council

    All contacts and advice

    Nearest river gauges

    Last 24 hours. Select a gauge for its full chart.

    Newby Bridge Normal River Leven · 1.1 miles away 1.36 m 96% of normal top (1.40 m) · ▶ Steady over 6 hours Cartmel Wheelhouse Bridge Normal Eea River · 3.9 miles away 0.62 m 35% of normal top (1.20 m) · ▶ Steady over 6 hours Low Nibthwaite Normal River Crake · 4.5 miles away 0.78 m 78% of normal top (0.95 m) · ▶ Steady over 6 hours Brown Howe Above normal Coniston Water · 5.6 miles away 1.48 m 110% of normal top (1.38 m) · ▶ Steady over 6 hours

    Rain near Backbarrow

    Average of 3 Environment Agency rain gauges within 8 miles · latest reading 22:45

    Last hour0.0 mm Last 6 hours0.0 mm Last 24 hours0.1 mm
    wettest gauge 0.2 mm     Last 7 days85.7 mm
    wettest gauge 106.0 mm

    Rain per hour, last 48 hours, in millimetres. Rain gauges often report a few hours late, so the newest hours can fill in later. Rain at every gauge in Cumbria

    Flood history

    63 flood episodes involving Backbarrow since records began in January 2024.