Flood alerts have been issued for Cumbria as the county braces itself for bad weather.
We have been getting reports in that the beck at Harrington, near Workington has burst its banks and Scaw Road is tricky to navigate this morning, Thursday December 5.
It is also understood a tree was blown down on Scaw Road last night.
The 6.19am train from Carlisle to Barrow train was cancelled due to flooding.
Flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, have been issued for:
Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater
Further rainfall is expected this evening, Thursday December 5.
Flooding is still possible at locations near the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwentwater.
Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck
Further rainfall is expected this evening, Thursday December 5.
Flooding is still possible at locations around Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck and other watercourses, from Coniston to Barrow-in-Furness including low lying areas around Ulpha, Duddon Bridge, Broughton in Furness, Kirkby-in-Furness, Dalton in Furness and Ulverston.
Flood alert area: Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck and other watercourses, from Coniston to Barrow-in-Furness including low lying areas around Ulpha, Duddon Bridge, Broughton in Furness, Kirkby-in-Furness, Dalton in Furness and Ulverston.
Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster
Further rainfall is expected this evening, Thursday December 5.
Flooding is still possible at locations around Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster and other watercourses, from Grasmere to Grange-over-Sands including low lying areas around Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge, Windermere, Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cark and Cartmel.
Flood alert area: Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster and other watercourses, from Grasmere to Grange-over-Sands including low lying areas around Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge, Windermere, Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cark and Cartmel.
People are urged to avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
