A Flood Warning was issued for Rivers in Ambleside, Rydal Road, Kirkfield, Rothay Park, Fisher Beck, The Borrans in Westmorland and Furness on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Rothay, Greenbank Drain, Stock Ghyll, Kirkfield Drain, Fisher Beck, Scandale Beck.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Trout Beck at Calgarth rose 1.60m, peaking at 2.10m, while the River Brathay at Jeffy Knotts climbed 1.54m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is expected on Saturday 24 October Locations most affected will be near the River Rothay, Greenbank Drain, Stock Ghyll, Kirkfield Drain, Fisher Beck, Scandale Beck, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers in Ambleside, Rydal Road, Stoney Lane, Kirkfield, Fair View Road, Rothay Park, Riverside, Fisher Beck, The Borrans, Lake Road. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpa
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgarth | Trout Beck | +1.60m | 2.10m |
| Jeffy Knotts | River Brathay | +1.54m | 2.60m |
| Miller Bridge House | River Rothay | +1.50m | 2.12m |
| Ambleside Rydal Road | Stock Ghyll | +1.38m | 1.56m |
| Grasmere Broadgate Meadow | River Rothay | +0.95m | 0.31m |
| Coniston Church Bridge | Church Beck | +0.84m | 1.67m |
| Glenridding Village | Glenridding Beck | +0.71m | 0.92m |
| Staveley Village | River Gowan | +0.51m | 0.91m |
| Eel House Bridge | Cunsey Beck | +0.38m | 1.04m |
| Far Sawrey | Windermere | +0.31m | 0.80m |