Flood Warning Info - Rivers Kent and Mint at Kendal, Westmorland Business Park, Burneside Road, Benson Green
Area Description
Properties adjacent to the Rivers Kent and Mint at Kendal, including Westmorland Business Park, Gilthwaiterigg Lane, Burneside Road, Dockray Hall Road and Industrial Estate, Benson Green and Gooseholme.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2024 19:31
River Kent
River levels are rising on the River Kent and River Mint due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include residential and commercial properties in the Westmorland Business Park, Gilthwaite Rigg, Burneside Road, Benson Green areas. Riverside pathways and the Goose Holme Park area will also be affected.
Flooding of property is expected from 8:30 PM on 21/01/2024.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Tnitor local water levels and weather conditions. his message will be updated by 12:00 midnight on 21/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 19:41
River Kent
River levels have risen at the Victoria Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected. Residential and commercial properties are at risk in the Westmorland Business Park, Gilthwaite Rigg, Burneside Road, Benson Green areas. Riverside pathways and the Goose Holme Park area will also be affected.
We expect river levels to remain high this evening and overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 09:11
River Kent
River levels have risen at the Victoria Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas affected will be residential and commercial properties in the Westmorland Business Park, Gilthwaite Rigg, Burneside Road, Benson Green areas. Riverside pathways and the Goose Holme Park area will also be affected.
Further rainfall is forecast until lunch time on 09/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.