A Flood Alert was issued for Upper River Lune in Lancashire, Westmorland and Furness on 24th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Lune.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Rawthey at Brigflats rose 2.44m, peaking at 3.07m, while the River Lune at Lunes Bridge climbed 2.36m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Flooding is possible for: River Lune, Rawthey, Dee and other watercourses from Tebay to Kirkby Lonsdale including Sedbergh and Killington. Rising river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near to the river Lune, Rawthey, Dee and other watercourses from Tebay to Kirkby Lonsdale including Sedbergh and Killington. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:00am on 25 March 2026 or as the sit
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigflats | River Rawthey | +2.44m | 3.07m |
| Lunes Bridge | River Lune | +2.36m | 2.90m |
| Killington | River Lune | +1.64m | 2.08m |
| Mint Bridge | River Mint | +1.08m | 1.46m |
| Victoria Bridge | River Kent | +0.83m | 2.13m |
| Sprint Mill, Kendal | River Sprint | +0.69m | 0.91m |
| Calder Drive, Kendal | Stock Beck | +0.65m | 0.81m |
| Kendal Buttery Well Road | Blind Beck | +0.25m | 0.32m |
| Stock Beck, Jewsons Yard | Stock Beck | +0.24m | 0.50m |
| Whitbarrow Close | Stock Beck | +0.06m | 0.08m |