Flood Warning Info - River Crake Valley
Area Description
River Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge.
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 17 Dec 2025 23:06
River Crake
High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight.
Flooding is expected on 17 December 2025 and in the early hours of 18 December 2025.
Locations most affected will be the river Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 18 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Dec 2025 08:56
River Crake
River levels remain high following heavy rain on Sunday (14/12/2025) and early Monday (15/12/2025), with low lying land being flooded. Locations most affected will be the river Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Don't put yourself or others at risk and take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 17 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Dec 2025 16:40
River Crake
Following heavy rainfall overnight, river levels remain high and flooding is expected to continue overnight into the 16 December 2025. Locations most affected will be the river Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation. Don't put yourself or others at risk and take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 16 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Dec 2025 07:30
River Crake
Following heavy rainfall overnight, river levels remain high and flooding is expected on 15 December 2025. Locations most affected will be the river Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation. Don't put yourself or others at risk and take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 15 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Dec 2025 23:17
River Crake
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 14 December 2025 over night.
Locations most affected will be the river Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge. Further rainfall is expected overnight.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation.
Don't put yourself or others at risk and take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Nov 2025 16:21
River Crake
The weather is turning more settled for a time, compared with recent days. River levels are falling, lake levels remain high but are expected to fall slowly over the next few days.
Locations most affected will be the river Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge.
We continue to monitor the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 06 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Nov 2025 08:46
River Crake
Further rainfall this morning along with the high lake levels will keep the river levels above our flood warning threshold.
Locations most affected will be the river Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 05:00PM on 05 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2025 16:37
River Crake
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 04 November 2025 .
Locations most affected will be the river Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 05 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2025 10:22
River Crake
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 04 November 2025 .
Locations most affected will be the river Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 04 November 2025 or as the situation changes.