A Flood Alert was issued for Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk in Cumberland on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Ehen, Rive Calder, River Irt, River Esk.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Keekle at St Leonards rose 1.53m, peaking at 2.05m, while the River Calder at Calder Hall climbed 1.30m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of Saturday 24 October . Storm Boelo is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds across Cumbria today, Saturday 24th October and overnight into tomorrow. River levels are likely to rise during the course of today and this evening with the potential for some flooding of low lying land. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt, Esk and other watercourses from Harrington to Annaside including low lying areas around Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont, Gosforth, E
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonards | River Keekle | +1.53m | 2.05m |
| Calder Hall | River Calder | +1.30m | 1.61m |
| Braystones | River Ehen | +1.12m | 1.71m |
| Cropple How | River Esk | +1.10m | 1.70m |
| Egremont | River Ehen | +1.08m | 1.73m |
| Scalehill Upper Lorton Valley | River Cocker | +0.70m | 1.36m |
| Bleach Green Weir | River Ehen | +0.66m | 1.16m |
| Harrington Eadie Street | Wyre River | +0.59m | 0.83m |
| Church View | Skirting Beck | +0.40m | 0.74m |
| Galesyke | River Irt | +0.26m | 0.80m |