Seathwaite, Borrowdale, Cumbria
Seathwaite is a hamlet in the Borrowdale Valley, Cumbria. The nearest major town is Keswick 8 miles away. It has been "famous" for many years as being the wettest inhabited place in England.
Between 19th and 20th November 2009 Seathwaite Farm received 314.4mm of rainfall in a 24hr period. It appears that this is now a record for a 24hr period ( subject to Met Office confirmation), however the 0900-0900hr record still remains with Martinstown, Dorset 18th July 1955 (279mm)
Seathwaite 0900-0900hrs 16th-19th November 2009
| 16th November | 39mm |
| 17th November | 61mm |
| 18th November | 143mm |
| 19th November | 247mm |
The Seathwaite Farm E.A Rain Gauge
Informative article by Philip Eden relating to the event - click here
Suggestion that remnants of Hurricane Ida was also a factor - click here