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Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water

The Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water

Flood alert area Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck Cumberland Cumbria and Lancashire

Flood Alert Active Warning

Raised: 26 Oct 2026 at 9:21am • Updated: 26 Oct 2026 at 9:21am
Further rainfall and strong winds are expected throughout today, with river and lake levels remaining high after the rainfall over the weekend. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water. We continue to closely monitor the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.

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Flood Event History (50)

26 Oct 2026 at 9:21am Flood Alert
Further rainfall and strong winds are expected throughout today, with river and lake levels remaining high after the rainfall over the weekend. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water. We continue to closely monitor the situati...
25 Oct 2026 at 10:36am Flood Alert
Showery rain and strong winds will continue throughout the day, with river and lake levels remaining high. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water. We continue to closely monitor the situation . Take care and avoid walking, ...
24 Oct 2026 at 12:00pm Flood Alert
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of Saturday 24 October . Storm Boelo is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds across Cumbria today, Saturday 24th October and overnight into tomorrow. River levels are likely to rise during the course of to...
11 Oct 2026 at 4:34pm Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected. We are forecasting that the lake levels will continue to drop over the next couple of days. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if ...
11 Oct 2026 at 9:03am Flood Alert
Lake levels will remain high throughout most of today, Sunday the 11 of October. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm today of if the situation changes.
10 Oct 2026 at 8:47am Flood Alert
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Saturday 10 October . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers including Keswick Campsite. The lake levels will stay elevated for most of today, Saturday 10th of October. We are not expecting any proper...
8 Jun 2026 at 4:59pm Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacua...
8 Jun 2026 at 9:48am Flood Alert
Flooding of low lying land is possible on 08 June 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers and Derwentwater. No Flood Warnings are currently anticipated in this area. We are monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through f...
7 Jun 2026 at 7:47pm Flood Alert
Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from the morning of 08 June 2026 .  Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers and Derwentwater.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving thro...
6 Jun 2026 at 5:50pm Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacua...
6 Jun 2026 at 8:24am Flood Alert
Flooding is possible on 06 June 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land around Derwentwater shoreline. We are monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 07 June 2026 or as the situation ...
5 Jun 2026 at 9:59am Flood Alert
Flooding is possible on 05 June 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land around Derwentwater shoreline. We are monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 06 June 2026 or as the situat...
4 Jun 2026 at 10:27am Flood Alert
High river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 04 June 2026 .  Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers, and Derwentwater shoreline.  We are closely monitoring the situation ; the footpaths and low lying land close to Derwentwater may be flooded.  ...
27 Mar 2026 at 9:40am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care o...
26 Mar 2026 at 8:44am Flood Alert
Derwent Water levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . We are closely monitoring the situation . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 27 Mar...
25 Mar 2026 at 9:15am Flood Alert
Derwent Water levels remain high and will continue to remain high for some time. Flooding is possible on 25 March 2026 . Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . We are closely monitoring the situat...
24 Mar 2026 at 4:49pm Flood Alert
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 .  The rain will continue today and into this evening when it will clear Cumbria from midnight. Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  ...
15 Mar 2026 at 8:02am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacua...
14 Mar 2026 at 8:07am Flood Alert
Due to recent rainfall, lake and river levels remain high but will fall slowly throughout the day. Today will be dry with patchy cloud and sunny spells. Clouding over this evening with some showers pushing in from the west in places. We are not currently expecting any further warnings. Flooding is...
13 Mar 2026 at 7:10am Flood Alert
Due to recent rainfall lake and river levels remain high. This morning will be cloudy with showers, these wintry on higher ground. The afternoon will continue cloudy with patchy rain. Showers will ease this evening leaving a largely dry night with clear spells and variable cloud. We expect levels t...
12 Mar 2026 at 4:41pm Flood Alert
Rising lake and river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message ...
12 Mar 2026 at 4:29pm Flood Alert
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 .  Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be u...
4 Mar 2026 at 7:18am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacua...
3 Mar 2026 at 8:22am Flood Alert
Lake and River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Today is expected to be dry, bright and chilly in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. We expect levels to fall throughout the day and this flood alert may be removed later today. Locations most affected will be around the shores of D...
2 Mar 2026 at 7:55am Flood Alert
Lake and River levels are slowly rising again due to overnight rainfall. This morning sees more rain which will clear later today. We currently expect levels to peak later this evening. Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake. We are closely monitoring the situatio...
1 Mar 2026 at 7:52am Flood Alert
Lake and River levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Today will be a cloudy day, with spells of rain pushing in from the west, falling heavy in places. Turning drier by the evening. We expect levels to continue to fall slowly thoughout the day. Locations most affected will be around the shores...
28 Feb 2026 at 7:54am Flood Alert
Lake and River levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Levels have peaked and are expected to fall slowly thoughout the day. This Flood Warning is expected to remain in force until this evening. This morning will be cloudy with a few light shows, drier this afternoon so we expect levels to contin...
27 Feb 2026 at 8:10am Flood Alert
Lake and River levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Levels have peaked and are expected to fall slowly thoughout the day. This Flood Warning is expected to remain in force until tomorrow. Further showers are expected later today and more rain is forecast for Sunday. Locations most affected wi...
26 Feb 2026 at 7:11am Flood Alert
Following recent rainfall, lake and river levels will remain high today and may lead to flooding of low lying land and road, particularly around Derwent Water Lake. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be...
22 Jan 2026 at 2:03pm Flood Alert
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15 Aug 2024 at 2:00pm Flood Alert
9 Aug 2024 at 9:51am Flood Alert

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Floodline quick dial: 141029 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 011WAFDW

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