Flood alert
Areas affected: Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water
ACTIVE
Started at: 09:47 BST on Sat 14 June
Flooding is possible - be prepared
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
The flood alert level is forecast to be reached at 13:00 today, Saturday 14th July.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around The Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water.
Following heavy thundery showers overnight, river levels are high and further showers are forecast throughout the day but no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 15/06/2025, or as the situation changes.