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River Irwell at Throstle Mill river level

Near Bacup, Northern Manchester catchment

0.45msteady 24h
typical low 0.30record 2.28

The River Irwell at Throstle Mill is currently 0.45 m, steady over the last 24 hours.

This is within the station's typical range (0.30–1.50 m), 1.05 m below the level at which it is considered high.

The highest level on record here is 2.28 m.

Measurements

Current level
0.45 m
Typical range
0.30–1.50 m
Below typical high by
1.05 m
Highest on record
2.28 m
River
River Irwell
Nearest town
Bacup
Catchment
Northern Manchester
EA station reference
690115
Last updated
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Last 7 days

↑ record 2.280.270.470.6827 Oct3 Nov

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