Flood Alert Info - Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake

Area Description

River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 23 Aug 2024 06:11
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
Heavy rainfall in the early hours have caused rising river levels, which may lead to flooding of land and road. Flooding is possible from 6:00 AM on 23/08/2024. Weather conditions are expected to improve throughout the morning and no flood warnings are expected. Areas most at risk include River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00am 24/8/24 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 21:11
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are high on the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. Flooding is possible at River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick from 7:00 PM on 23/01/2024. River and lake levels are expected to remain high but begin to fall overnight as rainfall clears away in the early hours. The Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake are expected to remain high however we do not expect any further flooding to properties. We 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 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 19:12
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are high on the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. Flooding is possible at River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick from 7:00 PM on 23/01/2024. Further rainfall is forecast this evening. The Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake are expected to remain high today (23/01/2024) however we do not expect any further flooding to properties. We 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 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 02:30
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are expected to remain high on the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. Flooding is possible at River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick from 2:00 AM on 22/01/2024. Further light rainfall is forecast overnight. The Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake are expected to remain high today (22/01/2024) and we do not expect any further flooding to properties. 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. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 11:40
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
Water levels will rise steadily on the River Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible from the River Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake from 04:00 AM on Sunday 21/01/2024 to Monday 22/01/2024. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday. River levels are rising steadily at the Keswick Campsite gauge. 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. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2024 17:04
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
Water levels will rise steadily on the River Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible from the River Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake from 04:15 AM on Sunday 21/01/2024 to Monday 22/01/2024. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Saturday evening and Sunday. River levels are rising steadily at the Keswick Campsite gauge. 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. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 16:50
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are high and forecast to remain high on the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to Storm Gerrit. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. Flooding is possible on the Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening, and river levels are expected to remain high. 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. This message will be updated by 03:00 PM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 16:14
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to Storm Gerrit. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. Flooding is possible from the early hours of the morning on Wednesday 27/12/2023. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day, and river levels are expected to remain high. Flood warnings are possible. 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. This message will be updated by 03:00 PM on 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 20:57
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are slowly rising on the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake. Areas most at risk include River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. Further rainfall is forecast overnight, with showers Sunday and Monday and another band of heavy rain on Tuesday. We are expecting the level to peak in the next couple of hours but further rainfall may keep these levels high. 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. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 16:53
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen on the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to Storm Debi. A Flood Alert will remain in place overnight as further heavy showers are forecast which will keep river and lake levels high. Areas most at risk include River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. We 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 tomorrow morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 14:34
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen on the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to Storm Debi. Areas most at risk include River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. Flooding is possible at River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick from 02:30 PM on 13/11/2023. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon. River levels are expected to remain high this afternoon on 13/11/2023. We 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 07:00 PM on 13/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Sep 2023 03:43
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 Alert issued on 13 Jan 2023 02:15
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2023 17:15
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2022 12:31
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are rising on the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to rainfall this morning. Areas most at risk include River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. River levels will rise, peaking early afternoon when they will start to recede. Further showers, some heavy are forecast this afternoon. River levels are forecast to rise with a risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow 08/10/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 16:15
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen at the Keswick Camp Site river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible. The areas we expect to be affected are the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high through Sunday night 22/02/2022. Further rain is forecast this evening but we do not expect further flooding impacts. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 19:20
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible. The areas we expect to be affected are the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. River and lake levels will remain high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Rainfall eased overnight but further rain is expected into this evening 29/10/21 and over the weekend, meaning that levels will remain steady but high throughout for this period. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow 30/10/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 09:31
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels will continue to be high at the Keswick Camp Site river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible. The areas we expect to be affected are the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. River and lake levels will remain high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Rainfall eased overnight but further rain is expected today 29/10/21 and over the weekend, meaning that levels will remain steady but high throughout for this period. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later today 29/10/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 20:24
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels will remain high at the Keswick Camp Site river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible. The areas we expect to be affected are the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. River and lake levels will remain high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. With rainfall easing overnight tonight (28/10/21) levels will remain steady but high throughout Friday and into the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow 29/10/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2021 18:03
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels continue to rise at the Keswick Camp Site river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible. The areas we expect to be affected are the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high through Thursday 28/10/21. Further rain is forecast until Friday 29/10/21, which may result in further rises in level. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow 28/10/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2021 17:41
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen at the Keswick Camp Site river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible. The areas we expect to be affected are the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high through Wednesday 27/10/21. Further rain is forecast until Friday 29/10/21, which may result in further rises in level. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow, 27/10/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 17:17
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are high on the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. Further rainfall is forecast until 08:00PM on Tuesday. We 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 06/10/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2021 07:57
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen at the Keswick Camp Site river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high during today 29/03/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/03/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2021 06:42
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are rising at the Keswick Camp Site river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall yesterday and overnight. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast into this morning, 11/03/2021, before clearing away to leave showers. River levels will remain high until this rain has passed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our staff are clearing debris screens. Please avoid contact with floodwater and avoid low-lying roads and footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated this afternoon, 11/03/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2021 09:48
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels remain high after recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains today, 25/02/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St John's Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. The forecast is now dry so we expect levels to slowly recede. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later today, 25/02/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 17:29
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are high but steady at the Keswick Camp Site river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours then forecast to be dry from tomorrow 25/02/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/02/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 12:21
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are high at the Greta Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Further showers are expected today and levels will remain high throughout today, 24/02/2021. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later today, 24/02/2021.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2021 17:58
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen at the Keswick Camp Site river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today 23/02/21 and tomorrow, 24/02/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/02/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 11:29
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have fallen but are forecast to rise again at the Greta Bridge river gauge as a result of continued rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/02/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 20:51
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 21:34
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are rising at the Keswick Camp Site river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are clearing debris screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and lakes and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers and lakes which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 16:26
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels and Bassenthwaite Lake remains high and we expect this to continue following todays showers and snow melt. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas remain affected. Levels are high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 06:29
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have fallen throughout yesterday at the Keswick Campsite river gauge. However, further rain and / or snow is forecast to continue today 24/02/20 and we expect river levels to rise again. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas remain affected. Levels are high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 19:18
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have fallen throughout the day at the Keswick Campsite river gauge. Further rain and / or snow is forecast overnight and we expect river levels to rise again tomorrow morning 24/02/20. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas remain affected. Levels are high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 08:57
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Keswick Campsite river gauge. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas will be affected. Levels are high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated later today, 23/02/2020 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 17:34
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels continue remain high but are beginning to fall at the Keswick Campsite river gauge. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas will be affected. Levels are high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation. This message will be updated later tomorrow morning, 23/02/2020 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 11:04
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Keswick Campsite river gauge. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas will be affected. Levels are high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Further showers are forecast today, 22/02/2020, but levels will continue to fall. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated later today 22/02/2020 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 18:19
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
We expect it to be windy tonight with further spells of rain and consequently some flooding of roads and low lying land remains tonight, 21/02/2020. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas may be affected. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We expect rivers to be at their maximum between 21:30 and 23:30 tonight 21/02/2020 and to be back to normal range by late morning on Saturday 22/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 09:04
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have fallen overnight but with further rainfall forecast on Friday 21/02/20, levels will again start to rise. Consequently, flooding of roads and low lying land may be expected today, 21/02/2020. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas may be affected. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 21/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 17:48
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
Following the recent rainfall, river levels remain high but are starting to fall. Consequently, flooding of roads and low lying land may be expected today, 20/02/2020. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas may be affected. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to begin to fall later this afternoon and evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 07:44
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have started to rise following overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue today, 20/02/2020. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas may be affected. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to begin to fall later this afternoon and evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 20/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 18:21
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and low lying land is expected this evening, 19/02/20. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas may be affected. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and into tomorrow morning and we expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow 20/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 09:31
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Keswick Campsite river gauge. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas will be affected. Levels are high on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Further light rainfall is forecast today but levels will continue to fall. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated later today 16/02/2020 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 23:20
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight Saturday, 15/02/2020 into Sunday. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 13:12
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from mid afternoon today, 15/02/2020. Low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. We are likely to issue a Flood Warning for Keswick campsite this evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 15/02/2020, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 06:38
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen at the Greta Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas affected will be low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast until lunch time today, 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.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 20:12
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
The heavy rainfall has now cleared the County and river levels are now falling at the Greta Bridge gauge although Derwent Water lake level continues to rise at Lodore gauge. We are closely monitoring the situation. The forecast for tomorrow, 11/12/2019 is for scattered showers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/12/2019.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 16:32
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
Areas affected will be low lying land and roads in the Mungrisdale, Threlkeld, Keswick, Portinscale, Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite and Wythop Mill areas. High river and lake levels are possible on the River Glenderamackin, St Johns Beck, River Greta, Naddle Beck, Cuddy Beck, River Derwent, Newlands Beck, Coledale Beck, Bassenthwaite Lake, Halls Beck, Chapel Beck, Wythop Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast for the rest of the evening until around 10pm. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 15:59
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen in response to today’s rainfall. Areas affected will be low lying land and roads in the Keswick area.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 15:24
River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin
River levels have risen in response to today’s rainfall. Areas affected will be low lying land and roads in the Langdale, Grasmere, Ambleside, Troutbeck, Windermere, Hawkshead, Rusland Valley, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cartmel, Cark and Winster Valley areas. High river and lake levels are possible on Great Langdale Beck, River Brathay, River Rothay, Trout Beck, Mill Beck, Cunsey Beck, Windermere Lake, Rusland Pool, River Eea, River Winster and their tributaries. Further rainfall is expected until around 10pm tonight. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated as the situation changes.