River Cocker levels today
The latest level at 3 stations on the River Cocker, from the Environment Agency, against the range the river is normally in at each one.
Is the River Cocker high right now?
No. None of the 3 stations on the River Cocker with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 3 normal (checked 9:22 pm UK time, 19 October).
| Station | Level now | Normal range | State | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalehill Upper Lorton Valley (Loweswater) |
0.65 m
19 Oct 20:00 UTC
|
0.31 m to 0.97 m Record 3.54 m, 20 November 2009 |
Normal | Steady |
| South Street Footbridge (Cockermouth) |
1.07 m
19 Oct 20:00 UTC
|
0.91 m to 1.50 m Record 4.97 m, 19 November 2009 |
Normal | Steady |
| Southwaite Bridge (Cockermouth) |
0.55 m
19 Oct 20:00 UTC
|
0.35 m to 1.25 m Record 3.12 m, 19 November 2009 |
Normal | Steady |
Levels are metres above each gauge's own zero, so a number at one station cannot be compared with another. The trend compares the latest reading with one from at least 45 minutes earlier.
What high, normal and low mean
- High Above its normal range at that station.
- Normal Within its normal range at that station.
- Low Below its normal range at that station.
Flood warnings are separate
A river above its normal range is often not flooding anything. Flood warnings come from the Environment Agency in England. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Is the River Cocker high right now?
No. None of the 3 stations on the River Cocker with a recent reading and a normal range is above that range: 3 normal (checked 9:22 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where is the level of the River Cocker measured?
The Environment Agency measures the River Cocker at 3 stations, including Scalehill Upper Lorton Valley, South Street Footbridge and Southwaite Bridge.
What is the normal level of the River Cocker?
It depends on the station, because each gauge has its own zero. At Scalehill Upper Lorton Valley the normal range is 0.31 m to 0.97 m, and the highest level on record there is 3.54 m (20 November 2009). The other stations are listed on this page with their own ranges.
Does a high river level mean there is a flood warning?
No. A level above the normal range is often not flooding anything. Flood warnings and flood alerts are issued separately by the Environment Agency in England, Natural Resources Wales and SEPA in Scotland, and this site lists England's on its flood warnings pages. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.
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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.