Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster

Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. Flooding is possible from early afternoon on 23/02/2025. Areas most at risk include Rivers Brathay, Rothay and 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. Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight and no further flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 24/02/2025, or as the situation changes.