The latest England flood warnings in force for the Cumbria and Lancashire region. Data supplied direct from the Environment Agency. Please refresh this page for flood risk updates. Avoid damage to property and travel disruption.
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Flood Warning Area: Cumbria and Lancashire
Counties at risk of flooding: Westmorland and Furness
Areas at risk of flooding: Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster.
Rivers At Flood Risk
River Brathay, River Rothay, River Winster
Current Flood Alert: Flood alert 3
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: River and lake levels remain high. Areas most at risk include 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. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning but no further flooding is expected. We continue to closely monitor the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 06/10/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Level Number / Meaning
1: Severe Flood Warning Severe Flooding, Danger to Life.
2: Flood Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required.
3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared.
4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force.
Westmorland and Furness flood warning updated at: 2025-10-05T09:03:54
For more information on flood risks and action to take for the Cumbria and Lancashire region of England:
Click here: Westmorland and Furness Flood Warnings