A Flood Alert was issued for Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster in Westmorland and Furness on 12th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Brathay, River Rothay, River Winster.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Brathay at Jeffy Knotts rose 0.86m, peaking at 2.03m, while the Trout Beck at Calgarth climbed 0.77m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river and lake levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . The current band of rain will clear to the south by this evening. Tonight will then have variable cloud with patchy rain in the early hours, which will fall wintry on higher ground. Staying windy. Locations affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Brathay, Rothay, 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. We are closely monitoring the s
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffy Knotts | River Brathay | +0.86m | 2.03m |
| Calgarth | Trout Beck | +0.77m | 1.38m |
| Miller Bridge House | River Rothay | +0.63m | 1.41m |
| Ambleside Rydal Road | Stock Ghyll | +0.61m | 0.86m |
| Grasmere Broadgate Meadow | River Rothay | +0.57m | 1.04m |
| Coniston Church Bridge | Church Beck | +0.43m | 1.25m |
| Staveley Village | River Gowan | +0.36m | 0.83m |
| Far Sawrey | Windermere | +0.32m | 0.82m |
| Eel House Bridge | Cunsey Beck | +0.16m | 0.81m |