Two flood warnings are in force for the Keswick area.
The Environment Agency has issued the warnings for Keswick Campsite and the town’s River Greta, saying flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
It said: “River levels are high on the River Greta due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include low lying roads, properties and campsites in Keswick adjacent to the Rivers Greta and Derwent, including Greta Park Rugby Football Ground, Keswick Campsite, Keswick School Sports Field, Keswick Show Field and Playing Field areas.
The second flood warning, for Keswick Campsite, is expected to remin in place for several days.
The agency said: “The level of Derwentwater is high following several days of rain.
“Areas most at risk of flooding include low lying land bordering the shores of Derwentwater and the frontage of the Keswick Camping and Caravan Club Site.
“Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.”
Flood alerts are in place for the following locations and people are being urged to stay alert as flooding is possible:
- Lower River Eden
- Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster
- Rivers Caldew and Petteril
- Rivers Esk and Irthing
- Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake
- Rivers Kent and Bela
- Rivers Lowther and Eamont
- Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water
- Upper River Eden
Flood warnings have been removed from the following areas:
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries
- Rivers Wampool and Ellen
The Met Office is forecasting a dry day for Cumbria today, with a 50 per cent chance of rain from 10pm and more rain overnight.
