As the Met Office issues an amber weather warning for Cumbria, and the Environment Agency says flooding is coming our way, the county is battening down the hatches. Stay with us for the latest updates and let us know what’s happening in your neighbourhood.
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Thursday October 28
7.45pm
Glenridding Beck level at Glenridding Village is rising but is still within the normal range:
River Cocker level at Scalehill Upper Lorton Valley now falling.
Derwentwater level at Lodore – now stabilising.
River Derwent level at Portinscale now stabilising.
Bassenthwaite Lake level at Castle Howe is rising.
River Derwent level at Ouse Bridge is rising.
River Glenderamackin level at Threlkeld is falling.
River Greta level at Greta Bridge is falling.
River Greta level at Keswick Campsite is stabilising.
Thirlmere Reservoir level at Thirlmere Reservoir (Spillway level = 16.55m) is rising.
St Johns Beck level at Thirlmere is now stabilising.
Ullswater level at Glenridding Steamer Pier is rising.
River Greta level at Riddings Wood is now falling.
7.19pm
Spare a thought for the livestock in the hills…..
6.26pm
More river readings:
The River Ellen level at Bull Gill now appears to be stabilising.
6.05pm
The River Derwent at Workington snapped by Tony Jackson a couple of hours ago.
6pm
Earlier today, a keen photographer snapped Whitehaven Rugby League club’s ground, the LEL Arena (formerly the Recreation Ground) and neighbouring Whitehaven Miners football club pitch, which are both completely underwater.
5.55pm
A flood warning has been issued for Ullswater and River Eamont at Pooley Bridge, Ullswater Steamer Pier to B5320 Bridge. It says: “River and lake levels have risen at the Pooley Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible.
“Flooding is expected to affect properties on the B5320 between Dunmallard Hill and the River Eamont, including the Steamer Pier. Levels are expected to peak this evening and levels to remain high into tomorrow. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and its incident response staff are checking defences. Avoid using low-lying roads and footpaths near rivers.”
5.42pm
River Derwent levels latest:
The Bassenthwaite Lake level at Castle Howe is still rising.
The River Derwent level at Ouse Bridge appears to be still rising.
The River Derwent level at Kingfisher, Cockermouth appears to have peaked, with the Environment Agency saying they now expect it to start falling.
The River Derwent level at Seaton Mill, Barepot, Workington is now predicted to start falling by the Environment Agency.
5.27pm
River Cocker levels latest:
The River Cocker level at Scalehill Upper Lorton Valley appears to have peaked and is now falling.
The River Cocker level at Southwaite Bridge also appears to have peaked and is now falling.
The River Cocker level at South Street Footbridge also appears to have peaked and is now falling.
5.13pm
Update from the Environment Minister:
Intensive rain has sadly caused flooding in Cumbria today with around 40 properties flooded. My thoughts are with all those affected and thanks to all those supporting #Cumbria #Flooding 1/2
— Rebecca Pow (@pow_rebecca) October 28, 2021
5.09pm
Diversions are in place after a wet road collision on the A66.
Emergency services were called at around 3.30pm today to reports that a car had collided with the rear of a lorry on the westbound side of the Appleby Bypass.
All traffic is being diverted through Appleby causing some delays.
An ambulance attended but injuries are not believed to be severe.
A statement from Eden Police reads: “The weather is causing a few issues, if you don’t need to travel, please stay home.”
5pm
4.55pm
Incredible footage here of Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater:
4.48pm
A flood warning is now in force for the River Derwent at Camerton – River levels have risen at the Seaton Mill river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible. Flooding is expected to affect residential properties and farms immediately adjacent to the River Derwent at Camerton village including Camerton Hall.
River levels are expected to remain high throughout the rest of today and into tomorrow. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Incident response staff are checking defences. Avoid using low-lying roads and footpaths near rivers.
4.42pm
The latest from Appleby:
4.20pm
Scene at #Keswick rugby club this afternoon pic.twitter.com/feiHPzssDg
— Paul Irwin (@Paul___Irwin) October 28, 2021
4.12pm
Stagecoach has just tweeted that Coniston has burst its banks.
It said: “The road is too dangerous to travel on. The 1608 505 service from Hawkshead to Coniston will not operate and the 1328 Coniston – Hawkshead service will also not operate – the service will resume at Hawkshead at 1646.”
4.11pm
Mountain streams at full tilt. #Cumbria #coniston #lakedistrict #rain #weather #floods pic.twitter.com/lST3Q21Cw0
— Coniston Stonecraft (@ConistonStone) October 28, 2021
3.55pm
A flood warning has been issued for the River Derwent at Camerton, near Workington.
3.48pm
Here’s the current level of the River Greta in Keswick:
3.41pm
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ has announced it will remain closed until Sunday. Anyone who has prebooked tickets will be contacted directly by the company. Ullswater ‘Steamers’ has apologised for the inconvenience.
3.35pm
Heavy #rain continues to give #flooding across #Cumbria ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 28, 2021
For the latest information on flood warnings across England, please check the @EnvAgency website
Here’s a look at the latest #rainfall totals 👇
Stay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/Z9nTNMtWCB
3.26pm
Here’s a selection of photos from the last hour that have been sent to us from around the county.
3.25pm
Read the latest update from the Environment Agency here
2.24pm
Latest river levels in Cockermouth and the surrounding areas:
- River Cocker
- Scalehill Upper Lorton Valley- Height 2.65m (high) (highest level recorded 3.54m in 2009)
- Southwaite Bridge – Height 2.53m (high) (highest level recorded 3.12m in 2009)
- South Street Footbridge – Height 3.26m (high) (highest level recorded 4.97m in 2009)
- River Derwent
- Castle Howe – Height 3.03m (high) (highest level recorded 5.16m in 2015)
- Ouse Bridge – Height 2.61m (high) (highest level recorded 3.89m in 2015)
- Kingfisher, Cockermouth – Height 3.16m (high) (highest level recorded 4.54m in 2015)
- Seaton Mill, Barepot, Workington – Height 2.08m (high) (highest level recorded 2.67m in 2015)
- River Ellen
- Bull Gill – Height 1.87m (high) (highest level ever recorded 2.51m in 2015)
2.05pm
Latest pictures from Cockermouth:
1.37pm
Latest river levels in Carlisle and the surrounding areas:
- River Caldew
- Cummersdale – Height 1.61m (high)
- Denton Holme – Height 1.71m (normal)
- Skew Bridge – Height 2.06m (normal)
- River Eden
- Great Corby – Height 2.39m (normal)
- Linstock – Height 3.24m (high)
- Sands Centre, Carlisle – Height 3.49m (high)
- Sheepmount – Height 3.47m (high)
- River Petteril
- Newbiggin Bridge – Height 1.07m (normal)
- Harraby Green Business Park – Height 0.88m (normal)
- Melbourne Park, Carlisle – Height 1.26m (normal)
- Botcherby Bridge, Carlisle – Height1.16m (normal)
- Trout Beck
- Warwick Bridge – Height 0.20m (normal)
1.23pm
Another flood warning has now been issued by the Environment Agency for Windermere at lake level. It says:
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on Windermere due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected at low-lying commercial and residential properties, camping, caravan sites and leisure facilities on the shores of Windermere from 4pm.
Further light rainfall is forecast this afternoon and lake levels are expected to rise steadily at the Far Sawrey gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
1.21pm
Latest from Cockermouth:
1.20pm
11 flood warnings and 16 alerts now in force in Cumbria
1.09pm
Huge delays in Kendal…
#Kendal #Congestion
— Cumbria Road Watch (@CumbriaRdWatch) October 28, 2021
*MAJOR DELAYS*
Lengthy delays (in excess of 1 hr in places) on the A6 Milnthorpe Rd & A5284 Windermere Rd heading into Kendal. Traffic using these roads to divert around the M6 NB closure. #CumbriaRoads
P: 13:05 hrs @BBC_Cumbria @carolinerbrtsn @CumbriaCrack pic.twitter.com/oiJrRNKdZQ
1.06pm
Stephen Fitzpatrick took these photos of the river in Cockermouth at 12.50pm. He says it’s getting close to the existing defences, but the new ones are much higher. We were told earlier today that the flood defences saved Rubby Banks.
12.36pm
Update from Northern:
⚠️Due to flooding between Carlisle and Sellafield journey times may be extended by up to 60 minutes. #NorthernUpdates pic.twitter.com/3YNwfi4kdC
— Northern 🚆 (@northernassist) October 28, 2021
12.34pm
Video taken by Fiona Heslam at Lostrigg Beck, Bridgefoot at about 9am today.
12.15pm
Some useful information from Cockermouth Emergency Response Group:
12.12pm
More disruption on the railway:
⚠️Due to heavy rain flooding between Carlisle and Sellafield fewer trains are able to run on the line
— Northern 🚆 (@northernassist) October 28, 2021
🚆Services through these stations will be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes. Disruption is expected until 15:00 28/10
👉https://t.co/XfPsBYFl3K#NorthernUpdates pic.twitter.com/IhnOdPHHCP
12.08pm
A stark contrast…
What a difference a day makes… #Windermere lake levels yesterday and this morning … pic.twitter.com/bmI8i6tJa7
— Kath Tanner 💙 (@kathtanner1) October 28, 2021
12.04pm
Warning for people in Copeland:
Several roads are now closed throughout the Copeland area, The threat of flooding remains high and we are asking residents to only travel when necessary. pic.twitter.com/Qdh8iKXPJc
— Copeland Police (@CopelandPolice) October 28, 2021
11.48am
More rail advice:
❗️#UKWeather – Major disruption due to heavy rain on various routes in Scotland and the north west England.
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) October 28, 2021
ℹ️Please see Avanti West Coast travel advice below: pic.twitter.com/1N7MyPBgw2
11.43am
An update on the latest situation on the railways:
⚠️ DELAYS ⚠️
— Network Rail Lancashire & Cumbria (@NetworkRailLC) October 28, 2021
Trains between #Carlisle and #Maryport may be delayed due to flooding on the tracks 🛤 🌧
Please check @nationalrailenq before travelling today 📲@northernassist
11.39am
Latest updates from Stagecoach:
#WestCumbria Due to severe flooding which is affecting our route on the Greenbank Circular, Service 2, we have suspended services to Greenbank and are currently diverting after Woodhouse to Braketop and down New Road to Ginns.
— Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire (@StagecoachCNL) October 28, 2021
Owing to flooding, the 508 service will not operate between Windermere and Patterdale for the rest of the day. #lakesconnection
— Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire (@StagecoachCNL) October 28, 2021
The abandoned car at Rothay has been recovered, so services 505 & 516 can resume – but 505 will operate direct to Coniston and then to Hawkshead as the road is blocked at Brathay by-you guessed it- abandoned cars! Skelwith Fold, Wray & Outgate will not be served. #lakesconnection
— Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire (@StagecoachCNL) October 28, 2021
#Penrith due to flooding our 508 service from Penrith to Windermere will terminate at Patterdale for the rest of today sorry pic.twitter.com/VAppj86nhu
— Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire (@StagecoachCNL) October 28, 2021
11.35am
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team has issued a warning:
11.33am
The River Cocker passing the Honest Lawyer restaurant in Cockermouth:
11.29am
Some useful information from Millom Coastguard:
11.23am
Another couple of pictures taken in Cockermouth:
11.20am
A couple of videos taken recently in Southwaite by Joe Hill:
11.14am
Pictures coming in of flooding in Southwaite.
11.13am
Road into Low Moresby from the A595 is flooded and impassable.
11am
Picture taken by Honister Slate Mine of the Lodore Falls car park in Borrowdale.
10.58am
Richard Greenwood sent us this picture and video of trout jumping at Fawcett Mill Fields in Tebay. He said: “My partner Sammy and I bought this old watermill in May this year and we have not seen the waterfall so furious before. To then see the salmon jumping is just incredible.”
10.47am
A595 in Whitehaven badly flooded at Bransty Corner. Queues in both directions.
10.46am
The latest from Derwentwater marina:
10.42am
More videos from Cockermouth:
10.40am
More footage from Cockermouth:
10.36am
Pictures coming out of Cockermouth:
10.29am
Honest Lawyer restaurant, former youth hostel and Hatter’s Croft flats in Cockermouth have been flooded, it is reported.
10.18am
Reports of flooding (passable with care) on A5086 between Cockermouth and Lamplugh.
10.15am
Latest from Stagecoach:
Due to flooding and broken-down vehicles at Troutbeck, the 508 service between Windermere and Glenridding cannot operate at present. #lakesconnection
— Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire (@StagecoachCNL) October 28, 2021
Due to delays at the flooding at Bannerigg on A591, there are delays to services 555 & 599 of up to 30 minutes. #lakesconnection
— Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire (@StagecoachCNL) October 28, 2021
505 & 516 services are currently not running due to an abandoned electric vehicle blocking the road for large vehicles at Rothay. This cannot be pushed or towed so a lifting recovery truck is required. Updates will follow. #lakesconnection
— Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire (@StagecoachCNL) October 28, 2021
10.01am
Striking images from West Cumbria:
Hell my friend lives on the riverbank at Gote Bridge. Not returned my messages 😩 this is another friends house at Cleator flooded inside again 😩 pic.twitter.com/fH2W3uFQZE
— RFJ💙 (@rfj1966) October 28, 2021
9.58am
Something to bear in mind:
We can pick up fallen leaves that are stopping water flowing into road drains and along gullies. Report this online to us here: https://t.co/Igas84AdZ5
— Allerdale Council (@allerdale) October 28, 2021
If the actual drain is blocked, this should be reported to Cumbria County Council: https://t.co/jfY5AmD2g7 pic.twitter.com/Y3T5c6aSXM
9.53am
Reports of a collision and queues on A590 in both directions at Newby Bridge (between the roundabout and the service station). Nothing to suggest this is weather-related at this stage.
9.50am
Footage of Rothay Park, Ambleside:
This is Rothay Park just now. @keswickbootco pic.twitter.com/cIhapOVxiw
— Rod Hutchinson (@lakesrhino) October 28, 2021
9.34am
Some pictures taken in Hawkshead:
Lot of water around #Hawkshead. More than a foot deep in places on the road between Colthouse and the B5285 into Hawkshead. #CumbriaFloods @CumbriaFloods pic.twitter.com/jPCyt45LHY
— David Rippin🏔📷🧗♂️🚴♂️🇪🇺 (@dmrippin) October 28, 2021
9.32am
9.19am
A593 blocked at Rothay Bridge (near Ambleside) due to flooding and an abandoned vehicle. Congestion on the A593 approaching from Clappersgate.
9.17am
Stagecoach has provided another update:
At the moment, buses cannot get past Rothay Bridge due to an abandoned car in the floodwater so 505 & 516 services cannot operate Once this is moved we will be able to resume these services. #lakesconnection
— Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire (@StagecoachCNL) October 28, 2021
9.15am
Some information for anyone travelling in Windermere:
The #A592 is impassable and blocked by multiple flooded vehicles at Windermere School. @CumbriaRdWatch pic.twitter.com/uXQBpbm53y
— TheLakesTony 🌳🌲 (@TheLakesTony) October 28, 2021
9.13am
B5289 impassable due to flooding at Gatesgarth Farm (between Buttermere and Honister).
9.12am
An update from Stagecoach in Cumbria:
#WestCumbria Due to Adverse weather and flooding in the Keswick area The 78 / 77 / 77A services are suspended at present updates to follow.
— Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire (@StagecoachCNL) October 28, 2021
8.59am
Here is the county’s flood risk manager updating people on the latest situation:
Here’s our flood risk manager for Cumbria with the latest weather situation for today.
— Env Agency NW (@EnvAgencyNW) October 28, 2021
Would you know what to do in a flood?
Keep up to date with the latest & sign up to flood warnings in your area now – https://t.co/BuDed81xuI#Cumbria #Flood #FloodAware #PrepareActSurvive pic.twitter.com/RmTWLqK5vt
8.47am
A592 Patterdale Road impassable due to flooding between Cook’s House Corner and Sun Hill Lane.
8.38am
Useful information for anyone in Cockermouth:
Allerdale Council will be dropping off some Floodsax at Cockermouth Library
— yvonne martin (@ymartin1972) October 28, 2021
You can request some either through the MyAllerdale app or via the Allerdale Borough Council office 03031231702
8.37am
A592 Newby Bridge to Bowness passable with care through the flooding. Cars are still getting through.
8.01am
Reports from Keswick Flood Action Group that the Portinscale A66 junction is currently underwater with moving water flowing around the bridge onto the road. Please don’t drive through it, it doesn’t take much to float your car!
The 7.33am train from Oxenholme is only going to Carlisle not Edinburgh. Pauline Vaughan says: “I am on the train and we are being told it is due to ‘bad weather'”.
7.59am
The River Cocker is running very high and Cockermouth Emergency Response Group have been on the ground there with pumps helping remove surface water at South Street.
The Derwent is fast and high with some overspill onto Memorial Gardens.
There is a flood warning in place for the Trout Car park and the cricket ground.
7.56am
Reports of flooding on the A595 at Duddon Bridge. Sources suggest that some vehicles have become stuck in the flood.
7.52am
Looks like we had a relatively quiet night across the county although weather warnings and flood alerts are still in force.
Appleby residents were told to move cars and erect flood defences on the Sands as a precaution at about 8.30pm last night. The EA has now advised that the predicted water level peak for tonight is 3.15m at 5am. At this level, the water will be onto the road on the Sands but not into properties.
The river level last night was 1.07m.
Thanks to Lindsay Goodall for sending us this clip of the road between Buttermere and Honister Pass yesterday.
If you have any news, photos or video, please email [email protected]
Here’s what the River Greta in Keswick is looking like this morning:
Wednesday October 27
5.46pm
This is a screenshot from the live camera monitoring the River Greta in Keswick:
5.18pm
Sandbags have been delivered to Cockermouth Library.
Cockermouth Emergency Response Group said: “We are closely monitoring the river levels and the predictions from the Environment Agency.
“It is a possibility that we will receive a flood warning later this evening although the rivers are now due to peak tomorrow morning.
“The estimate for the Cocker is now 3.35m at 11.30am tomorrow morning and the Derwent estimates have gone down to a peak of 2.84m at 8.30am tomorrow.
“These are both a lot lower than forecast this morning. We continue to work closely with the statutory authorities and monitor these numbers and will let you know if we are concerned. It is just going to depend on how much more rain we have and how much comes off the hills.”
5.17pm
Victoria Court in Cockermouth, run by Castles and Coasts housing association is being evacuated as a precaution.
6.57pm
Latest travel news from across the county
- Catbells route – impassable due to fallen tree after Grange.
- The B5289 – impassable due to flooding between Grange and Seatoller
- Stagecoach services – 77, 77A and 78 buses suspended for the rest of the day
- Rydal – The A591 is partially blocked and traffic is queuing due to flooding near the Glen Rothay Hotel
- Ambleside – the A593 is badly flooded at Rothay Bridge, near the Rothay Manor Hotel. Lengthy delays are being reported on all approaches
- Windermere Car Ferry – not operating due to strong winds
- West Coast Mainline – Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express are advising customers to avoid travelling on the line
- Northern services – delays between Bootle and Carnforth due to flooding
- A591 between Ambleside and Keswick – the road is just passable due to flooding at the bottom of Dunmail Raise
- Ambleside – Flooding affecting the A5075 Borrans Road between the Rugby Club and Waterhead. Only 4x4s are getting through
- Windermere – Slow traffic on A592 between Newby Bridge and Bowness on Windermere due to patches of flooding. Motorists are advised to approach with care
- Windermere – A592 Rayrigg Road affected by flooding. Road reported as only just passable
8.02pm
Reports of flooding and road barely passable on the B5286 at Pull Woods (between Outgate and Clappersgate).
9.02pm
Flooding across the full carriageway on the A591 Ambleside Road (Troutbeck Bridge) outside White Cross Bay. Passable with care.
9.05pm
Very few vehicles now using the A592 Rayrigg Road (Windermere) due to the large flood outside the car garage.
9.06pm
UPDATE: the A593 is now passable with care at Rothay Bridge (near the Rothay Manor Hotel). A vehicle is stuck in the floodwater but vehicles can still pass.
9.07pm
Flooding and vehicle stuck in floodwater on A591 at Bannerigg Farm (between Windermere and Ings).
