OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT UK
River Irt Water Level & Telemetry
Gauge Station: River Irt at Galesyke • Northern England• United Kingdom
● NORMAL FLOW
Water Level (STAGE)
0.44 m
Normal Band: 0.3 – 0.8 m
Discharge / Flow
— m³/s
Historical Peak: 2 m³/s
Elevation
— ft
Elevation above sea level
VERIFIED TELEMETRY
• SOURCE: Environment Agency & SEPA • GAUGE ID: 743008 • COORD: 54.422°, -3.334°
OBSERVED:
River Irt Where It Flows & Gauge Station
HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION
Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (River Irt)
WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: RIVER LEVEL / STAGE (m)
CURRENT READING: 0.44 m
Recorded Telemetry Normal Band
Continuous Observations
GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH
Where It Flows: River Irt
The River Irt is a vital waterway situated within United Kingdom, flowing predominantly across the Northern England basin. It forms an integral artery of the Derwent West Cumbria and Duddon drainage basin. Along its course, it navigates through or proximate to Wasdale, providing municipal drainage, agricultural sustenance, and freshwater habitat. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the River Irt at Galesyke gauging station (coordinates: 54.4224°N, -3.3341°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
REGION / STATE
Northern England
CATCHMENT BASIN
Derwent West Cumbria and Duddon
GAUGING LOCATION
Wasdale
MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1)
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS
| Station / Location | REGION / STATE | Coordinates | Station ID | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Irt at Galesyke CURRENT GAUGE | Northern England | 54.422°, -3.334° | 743008 | Viewing |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: River Irt
What is the current River Irt water level today? ↓
As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the River Irt water level at River Irt at Galesyke is measured at 0.44 m with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.
Where is the official monitoring gauge for River Irt located? ↓
The primary monitoring station for River Irt is located at coordinates 54.4224° Latitude and -3.3341° Longitude near Wasdale in Northern England. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 743008.
What are normal water levels and flood stages for River Irt? ↓
Typical hydrological levels on the River Irt generally fluctuate within 0.3 m and 0.8 m. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.
Where does the River Irt flow? ↓
The River Irt courses through United Kingdom across the Northern England basin, draining into the Derwent West Cumbria and Duddon. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.
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