Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground, Trout Hotel and Market Street Car Parks, Hatters Croft.
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Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Cocker, River Derwent
Following recent heavy rainfall, river and lake levels remain high. River level have peaked and are falling however flooding is expected to continue overnight into the 16 December. Locations most affected will be the rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground, Trout Hotel and Market Street Car Parks, Hatters Croft. Floodgates remain closed. We continue to monitor the situation and will open floodgates when the water level recedes. 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.
River Cocker, River Derwent
The heavy rain on Sunday (14/12/2025) and in the early hours of Monday (15/12/2025) has caused river levels to rise, peaking in Cockermouth at 05:30AM on Monday. Locations most affected will be the rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground, Trout Hotel and Market Street Car Parks, Hatters Croft. Floodgates have been closed. We continue to monitor the situation and will open floodgates when the water level recedes. 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.
River Cocker, River Derwent
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 14 December 2025 over night, peaking in the early hours of the morning. Locations most affected will be the rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground, Trout Hotel and Market Street Car Parks, Hatters Croft. Further rainfall is expected over night. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation. 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.
River Cocker, River Derwent
Although the rivers Cocker and Derwent are now dropping, further rain throughout this morning will cause the rivers to remain above the flood warning threshold for most of today, Wednesday 5 November. Locations most affected will be the rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground, Trout Hotel and Market Street Car Parks, Hatters Croft. 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.
River Cocker, River Derwent
High river levels are expected to cause flooding. Locations most affected will be the rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground, Trout Hotel and Market Street Car Parks, Hatters Croft. 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.
River Cocker, River Derwent
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 04 November 2025 from 10:00AM. Locations most affected will be the rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground, Trout Hotel and Market Street Car Parks, Hatters Croft. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.