Flood Warning Info - River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge and Stock Lane
Area Description
River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive areas.
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.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 22 Aug 2024 07:24
River Rothay
Overnight rain has caused river levels to rise in the area and may cause flooding this morning. Weather conditions are expected to improve with lighter rain expected to continue until lunchtime today 22/8/24, followed by a drier afternoon. However, another band of heavy rain is expected overnight tonight into tomorrow morning 23/8/24.
Areas most at risk include River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive areas. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Consider acting on your flood plan if you have one
We continue to closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2024 14:39
River Rothay
River levels are high on the River Rothay due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Rothay, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive areas.
Flooding is affecting River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive areas from 2:30 PM on 23/01/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon.
River levels are expected to remain high.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2023 11:54
River Rothay
River levels are rising on the River Rothay due to Storm Gerrit.
Areas most at risk include River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive areas with further rainfall forecast throughout the day.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Nov 2023 17:14
River Rothay
River levels remain high on the River Rothay due to heavy rainfall. The Flood Warning will remain in place as further heavy showers are expected overnight and the river levels will remain close to the flood warning threshold.
Flooding is affecting River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive areas.
We will continue to carefully monitor rainfall and river levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Nov 2023 13:58
River Rothay
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Rothay due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive areas from 02:00 PM on 13/11/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon.
River levels are expected to remain high this afternoon on 13/11/2023.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 13/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Aug 2023 18:14
River Rothay
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Mar 2023 09:47
River Rothay
River levels remain high after prolonged rain overnight and into Thursday (16/03/23). With some further rain expected until Thursday afternoon, this warning remains in place. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Rothay, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive areas. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We will continue to monitor river levels and check watercourses for blockages. Rainfall amounts are expected to be less on Friday (17/03/23) which should allow river levels to recede. This message will be updated by midday on Friday (17/03/2023), or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Mar 2023 16:32
River Rothay
River levels are forecast to rise overnight Wednesday (15/03/23) due to prolonged rain, falling on already saturated ground.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Rothay, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive areas.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
We will continue to monitor river levels and check watercourses for blockages.
Rainfall amounts are expected to be less on Friday (17/03/23) which should allow river levels to recede.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on Thursday (16/03/2023), or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2022 16:09
River Rothay
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Rothay due to heavy rainfall.
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected this evening on 30/09/2022 from 04:15 PM.
Areas most at risk include River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive areas.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 01/10/2022, or as the situation changes.