Flood alert issued for Cumbrian rivers as water levels rise

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 12:08 · Archive

A flood alert has been issued for the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater in Cumbria, with high water levels expected throughout Saturday.

A flood alert has been issued for parts of the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater in Cumbria, with high water levels expected throughout Saturday. The alert covers the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater catchment area.

The Environment Agency said flooding is possible with low-lying land and roads near rivers among the areas most at risk. Locations highlighted include Keswick Campsite. Lake levels at Derwentwater are expected to remain elevated for most of the day.

Despite the warning, the Environment Agency said it is not expecting any properties to flood. Officials said they were closely monitoring the situation and urged people to take extra care around flood water.

Residents and visitors are being advised not to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. A flood alert is the lowest level of flood warning and means people should be prepared for possible flooding and keep up to date with the latest conditions.

The Environment Agency said the warning will be reviewed and updated by 9am on Sunday, 11 October, or sooner if conditions change.

How it is being reported

• Flood alert issued in Cumbria as river levels riseA flood alert has been issued for parts of the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater, with high water levels expected throughout Saturday.NW Evening Mail · 10 Oct, 11:40
• Flood alert issued in Cumbria as river levels riseA flood alert has been issued for parts of the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater, with high water levels expected throughout Saturday.Westmorland Gazette · 10 Oct, 11:40
• Flood alert issued as river levels riseA flood alert has been issued for parts of the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwentwater, with high water levels expected throughout Saturday.News & Star · 10 Oct, 11:36

In this story: Environment Agency · Upper River Derwent · Stonethwaite Beck · Derwentwater · Keswick Campsite · Cumbria

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