Flood Warning Info - Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground, Trout Hotel Car Park, Hatters Croft
Area Description
Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground, Trout Hotel and Market Street Car Parks, Hatters Croft.
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 30 Oct 2021 19:08
River Cocker, River Derwent
River levels remain high following prolonged rainfall. Although the level is slowly falling, further rainfall is expected tomorrow morning, Sunday 31/10/2021. Areas that remain most at risk include commercial and residential properties adjacent to the Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, in the Brewery Lane, Bridge Street, Crown Street, High Sand Lane, Main Street and Waterloo Street areas. Whilst river levels remain high we will keep all flood gates closed in the area and will continue to monitor the situation. Avoid using low lying roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We will update this message tomorrow morning 31/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Oct 2021 10:18
River Cocker, River Derwent
River levels remain high following prolonged rainfall. Further rain and showers are forecast today, Saturday 30/10/21, and tomorrow, so river levels will be slow to fall. Areas that remain most at risk include commercial and residential properties adjacent to the Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, in the Brewery Lane, Bridge Street, Crown Street, High Sand Lane, Main Street and Waterloo Street areas. Whilst river levels remain high we will keep all flood gates closed in the area and will continue to monitor the situation. Avoid using low lying roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We will update this message later today 30/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Oct 2021 19:02
River Cocker, River Derwent
Whilst river levels have peaked and rainfall has eased, river levels remain high on the Rivers Cocker and Derwent due to recent persistent heavy rainfall. Areas that remain most at risk include commercial and residential properties adjacent to the Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, in the Brewery Lane, Bridge Street, Crown Street, High Sand Lane, Main Street and Waterloo Street areas. Whilst river levels remain high we will keep all flood gates closed in the area and will continue to monitor. Avoid using low lying roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We will update this message by tomorrow morning 30/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Oct 2021 07:15
River Cocker, River Derwent
Whilst river levels have peaked and rainfall has eased, river levels remain high on the Rivers Cocker and Derwent due to recent persistent heavy rainfall. Areas that remain most at risk include commercial and residential properties adjacent to the Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, in the Brewery Lane, Bridge Street, Crown Street, High Sand Lane, Main Street and Waterloo Street areas. Whilst river levels remain high we will keep all flood gates closed in the area and will continue to monitor. Avoid using low lying roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We will update this message by 04:00 PM today 29/10/21.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2021 21:16
River Cocker, River Derwent
Whilst river levels have peaked and rainfall has eased, river levels remain high on the Rivers Cocker and Derwent due to recent persistent heavy rainfall. Areas that remain most at risk include commercial and residential properties adjacent to the Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, in the Brewery Lane, Bridge Street, Crown Street, High Sand Lane, Main Street and Waterloo Street areas. Whilst river levels remain high we will keep all flood gates closed in the area and will continue to monitor. Avoid using low lying roads and footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We will update this message tomorrow 29/10/2021.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2021 08:03
River Cocker, River Derwent
River levels remain high on the Rivers Cocker and Derwent due to recent persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include commercial and residential properties adjacent to the Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, in the Brewery Lane, Bridge Street, Crown Street, High Sand Lane, Main Street and Waterloo Street areas. Flooding is expected from 01:00 AM on 28/10/2021. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high. We have closed the flood gates in the area and will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Consider putting your flood plan into action. 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 16:00 on the 28/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2021 00:12
River Cocker, River Derwent
River levels are rising on the Rivers Cocker and Derwent due to rainfall.
Areas most at risk include commercial and residential properties adjacent to the Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, in the Brewery Lane, Bridge Street, Crown Street, High Sand Lane, Main Street and Waterloo Street areas.
Flooding is expected from 01:00 AM on 28/10/2021.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
River levels are rising
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
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 08:00 AM on 28/10/2021, or as the situation changes.