Five flood warnings and nine flood alerts are in force in Cumbria as the county recovers from several days of heavy rain.
The Environment Agency has flood warnings – which mean flooding is expected and to act now – in place for the following areas:
Keswick Campsite
The level of Derwentwater remains high following recent heavy rainfall. Rainfall throughout today and tomorrow will keep levels high. Areas that continue to be 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 roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater. This flood warning is expected to remain in place for several days as the levels will remain high.
River Leven at Newby Bridge and Backbarrow
River levels remain high following prolonged rainfall. Further rain and showers are forecast today and tomorrow, so river levels will be slow to fall. Flooding is expected at properties adjacent to the River Leven at Newby Bridge and Backbarrow, including the Swan Hotel, Boat Houses, Mill Farm, The Whitewater Hotel, Water Close, Lakeland Village, Coach House and Levens Dale.
The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Its incident response staff are checking defences. Avoid using low-lying roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater.
Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground and Trout Hotel Car Park
River levels remain high following prolonged rainfall. Further rain and showers are forecast today and tomorrow, so river levels will be slow to fall. Areas that remain most at risk include commercial and residential properties adjacent to the Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, in the Brewery Lane, Bridge Street, Crown Street, High Sand Lane, Main Street and Waterloo Street areas.
Whilst river levels remain high the Environment Agency will keep all floodgates closed in the area and will continue to monitor the situation. Avoid using low-lying roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater.
Ullswater and River Eamont at Pooley Bridge, Ullswater Steamer Pier to B5320 Bridge
River and lake levels remain high at the Pooley Bridge river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Further rain and showers are forecast today and tomorrow, so lake levels will be slow to fall. Consequently, flooding remains a risk.
Flooding is expected to affect properties on the B5320 between Dunmallard Hill and the River Eamont, including the Steamer Pier. Please avoid using low-lying roads and footpaths near the lake and rivers.
Windermere (lake levels)
The level of Windermere remains high following recent heavy rainfall. Further rain and showers are forecast today and tomorrow, so lake levels will be slow to fall. Flooding is expected to remain a risk to low-lying commercial and residential properties, camping, caravan sites and leisure facilities on the shores of Windermere today and tomorrow.
Avoid using low-lying roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater.
The following flood alerts – which means flooding is possible and be prepared – are in force for:
Lower River Eden
River levels have fallen but remain high at the Linstock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads in the Crosby-on-Eden, Linstock, Carlisle and Rockcliffe areas.
High river levels remain on the River Eden, River Caldew, River Petteril, Durranhill Beck, Brunstock Beck, Gosling Sike, Little Caldew, Parham Beck, Rockcliffe Beck and their tributaries. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and its incident response staff are checking rivers for blockages.
Avoid using low-lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster
Water levels remain high on lake Windermere, Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster and other watercourses, particularly from Grasmere to Grange-over-Sands which includes low-lying areas around Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge, Windermere, Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cark and Cartmel due to the recent persistent rainfall. This has eased in some locations but further spells of rain are forecast over the weekend and therefore levels will remain high.
The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and our staff have been checking defences and unblocking debris screens where needed. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater.
Rivers Cocker, Marron and Derwent
River levels will remain high and steady on the Rivers Cocker, Marron and Derwent due to the persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding to low-lying land and roads remain. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads in the Buttermere, Lorton Valley, Cockermouth, Branthwaite, Bridgefoot, Camerton, Barepot and Workington areas.
Further rain is forecast over the weekend. High river levels will remain on the River Cocker, Whit Beck, River Derwent, River Marron, Lostrigg Beck and their tributaries. The Environment Agency will continue to monitor the situation closely. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater.
Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck
River levels remain high at the Fitz Bridge river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads in the Dunnerdale, Duddon Bridge, Broughton-in-Furness, Kirkby-in-Furness, Soutergate, Coniston, Ulverston, Dalton-in-Furness and Barrow-in-Furness areas.
High river and lake levels are possible on the River Duddon, Kirkby Pool, Soutergate Beck, Church Beck, Yewdale Beck, Coniston Water, River Crake, Town Beck, Dragley Beck, Poaka Beck, Mill Beck and their tributaries.
Further rain is forecast over the weekend and so river levels are expected to remain high for the next few days. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Its staff are checking watercourses for blockages. Avoid contact with floodwater and avoid low-lying roads and footpaths near rivers.
Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk
River levels remain high at the Egremont river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads in the Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator Moor, Cleator, Egremont, Beckermet, Braystones, Calder Bridge, Holmrook and Bootle areas.
High river levels remain possible on the River Wyre, Distington Beck, Pow Beck, River Ehen, River Keekle, Skirting Beck, Whangs Beck, Kirk Beck, River Calder, River Irt, River Esk, River Annas and their tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Its incident response staff are checking and clearing debris screens. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and avoid contact with floodwater.
Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake
River levels remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. The areas expected to be affected are the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas.
River and lake levels will remain high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries.
Further rain is expected over the weekend, meaning that levels will remain steady but high throughout this period. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Its incident response staff are checking defences. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Rivers Kent and Bela
River levels remain high after recent heavy rain. River levels are expected to remain steady but high into this morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads in the Staveley, Ings, Burneside, Kendal, Garnett Bridge, Stainton, Sedgwick, Holme, Beetham and Milnthorpe areas.
High river levels remain on the Rivers Kent, Gowan, Sprint, Mint, Stock Beck, Stainton Beck, Peasey Beck, Farleton Beck, River Bela, Holme Beck and their tributaries. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Rivers Lowther and Eamont
River and lake levels are high as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the last few days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads in the Bampton, Patterdale, Glenridding, Dockray, Pooley Bridge, Dacre, Eamont Bridge and Penrith areas.
High river and lake levels are still possible on the River Lowther, Haweswater Beck, Goldrill Beck, Grisedale Beck, Glenridding Beck, Aira Beck, Ullswater, River Eamont, Dacre Beck, Thacka Beck and their tributaries.
There is some further rain forecast over the weekend and so levels are likely to remain raised. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads which may be flooded.
Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater
Water levels remain high on the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck, Derwentwater and surrounding watercourses as a result of persistent heavy rain. Flooding is likely to affect low-lying land in locations near the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater.
Avoid using low-lying footpaths near these watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater. The level of the lake is expected to remain above this flood alert threshold into the coming weekend. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and has staff in the area checking for and clearing blockages.
