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Town Beck Level & Flow Conditions

Real-time Environment Agency (Defra) river level in metres (m), discharge telemetry, water temperature, and activity suitability ratings at Town Beck at Addingham, Town Beck, Yorkshire & the Humber.

Yorkshire & the Humber · Northern England|EA ID: L1931

Town Beck

Gauging Station: Town Beck at Addingham, Town Beck · Catchment: Wharfe and Lower Ouse

EA Hydrology Model
Activity Intelligence

River Condition Score

1–10 Scale
10.0OUT OF 10Normal Range
⭐Normal Range

River level is within normal Environment Agency range.

💡River Advisory:

Prime conditions for wild swimming, canoeing, and angling.

Typical Range:0.086m – 1m
RIVER LEVEL (m)
0.09 m
Typical high: 1m
Standard BaselineSteady
NORMAL BOUNDS
0.086m
Typical Low Threshold
Defra ThresholdNormal
WATER TEMP
8°C
Dipping: Cold shock risk
Wild SwimmingWetsuit Advised
AIR & SKY
11°C
Humidity: 65%
Rain: 15%13 km/h W

Select Activity to Tune Scoring

Scoring algorithm recalibrates suitability according to water depth, stream power, and weather.

Active: Wild Swimming & Dipping
River bathing, open water swimming & dipping. Ideal in calm, normal river levels with warm sunshine and gentle currents.
Environment Agency Open Data

24-Hour River Level Trend (m)

Defra sensor readings vs. typical normal bounds

Observed Level
Typical High (1m)
1m Threshold
24 Hours Ago12 Hours AgoLive Sensor (0.09 m)

River Access & Safety Info

Environment Agency telemetry & public rights of way

Public Waterway
EA
Town Beck at Addingham, Town Beck
Monitored gauging station • Defra Flood Monitoring Network
Active
MAP
Location & Catchment
Wharfe and Lower Ouse • 53.9444°N, -1.8864°W
GPS Set
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Frequently Asked Questions About Town Beck

What is the current river level of Town Beck?

Current river level for Town Beck is measured in metres (m) at Environment Agency station #L1931 (Town Beck at Addingham, Town Beck). Telemetry is logged every 15 minutes by Defra.

Is Town Beck safe for wild swimming, canoeing, or paddling today?

River conditions depend on live gauge depth and streamflow velocity. Riverable UK provides a real-time 1–10 River Activity Score tuned for wild swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and angling. Check the live status badge above before entering the water.

What is the typical normal range for Town Beck?

The Environment Agency typical normal range at this station is between 0.086m and 1m. Levels within this window represent standard, safe conditions.

Can heavy rain in the catchment cause Town Beck to rise rapidly?

Yes, catchment precipitation and surface runoff directly cause water levels to surge. Riverable UK monitors 7-day cumulative precipitation and upstream weather models to alert users to rising spate conditions.