Five flood warnings and seven flood alerts are in force in Cumbria as rain continues to fall in the county.
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. A period of further rainfall is expected this morning. 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 and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater. This flood warning is expected to remain in place for several days as the lake level will remain high.
River Leven at Newby Bridge and Backbarrow
River levels remain high following prolonged rainfall. Although the levels are slowly falling, further rainfall is expected this morning, which will keep levels high. 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 continuing to closely monitor the situation. Its incident response staff are checking defences. Avoid using low-lying roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and 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. Although the level is slowly falling, further rainfall is expected this morning. 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. Although they are slowly starting to fall, further rainfall is expected this morning, which will keep levels high.
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. 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 rainfall is expected this morning, which will keep levels high. 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.
Avoid using low-lying roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater.
Flood alerts – which means flooding is possible and be prepared – are in force for the following areas:
Lower River Eden
River levels remain high at the Linstock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Further rain is expected this morning. Consequently, the risk of flooding to 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. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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
River and lake levels remain high as a result of recent rainfall. These include Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster and other watercourses, particularly from Grasmere to Grange-over-Sands including low-lying areas around Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge, Windermere, Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cark and Cartmel.
A further band of rain is forecast this morning, so levels will remain high. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation. 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 on the Rivers Cocker, Marron and Derwent due to recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads remains. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads in the Buttermere, Lorton Valley, Cockermouth, Branthwaite, Bridgefoot, Camerton, Barepot and Workington areas.
A further band of rain is forecast this morning. This will keep levels high 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.
A further band of rain is forecast this morning, so levels will remain high. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. 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, risk of flooding to 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.
A further band of rain is forecast this morning. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and avoid contact with floodwater.
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.
A further band of rain is forecast this morning. 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 recent heavy rainfall. 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 the flood alert threshold over the coming days, with a further band of rain forecast this morning.
