A Flood Alert was issued for Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster in Westmorland and Furness on 24th 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 2.00m, peaking at 2.72m, while the River Rothay at Miller Bridge House climbed 1.22m.
Environment Agency advice issued
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 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 situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be update
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffy Knotts | River Brathay | +2.00m | 2.72m |
| Miller Bridge House | River Rothay | +1.22m | 1.74m |
| Grasmere Broadgate Meadow | River Rothay | +1.04m | 1.35m |
| Calgarth | Trout Beck | +0.91m | 1.38m |
| Ambleside Rydal Road | Stock Ghyll | +0.76m | 0.92m |
| Coniston Church Bridge | Church Beck | +0.64m | 1.31m |
| Staveley Village | River Gowan | +0.56m | 0.95m |
| Far Sawrey | Windermere | +0.44m | 0.92m |
| Eel House Bridge | Cunsey Beck | +0.34m | 0.94m |
| Brown Howe | Coniston Water | +0.10m | 1.38m |