Flood Alert Info - Lower River Lune and Conder
Area Description
River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
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 6 Dec 2024 16:58
River Lune
Rising river levels due to heavy rainfall this evening may lead to flooding.
Areas most at risk include River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
Further flooding is possible tomorrow as river levels will rise due to Storm Darragh.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 07/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 10:41
River Lune
Due to continued heavy rain last night and this morning, river levels in the lower River Lune and Conder catchment remain high. The heaviest rain has now cleared to the east, and river levels will peak and begin to fall throughout the day. No escalating impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 19:30
River Lune
River levels have remained high today due to continuing rain. While the rain will cease for a time this evening, a further burst of heavy showers is forecast in the early hours of Sunday and this means that river levels will continue to remain high overnight. The main band of rain should have passed on by 06:00 AM Sunday 24/11/2024 and only the occasional shower is forecast for Sunday. This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on Sunday 24/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 09:40
River Lune
Heavy rain during Saturday 23/11/2024 may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 1:00 PM on 23/11/2024 as river levels are forecast to rise due to Storm Bert.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Lune.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 23/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 21:23
River Lune
High river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible when river levels are at their highest from 9:30 PM on 16/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Lune; River Conder, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
Further flooding is possible overnight as river levels are expected to remain high due to heavy rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 14:00
River Lune
Rising river levels throughout the afternoon may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible when river levels are at their highest from 2:30 PM on 16/10/2024.
Areas most at risk include River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
Further flooding is possible throughout the evening as river levels are expected to remain high due to heavy rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 16/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 14:05
River Lune
River levels are forecast to rise this evening 22/05/24 on the River Lune; River Conder due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible around the River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
River levels are expected to remain high overnight
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
We will continue to work with emergency services and local authorities and to keep closely monitoring the situation.
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 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 16:05
River Lune
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Lune and River Conder due to heavy rainfall.
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 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 12:47
River Lune
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Lune; River Conder due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Isha.
Areas most at risk include River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
No property flooding is expected.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert 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.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 15:37
River Lune
River levels are now falling on the River Lune and River Conder. Further light rainfall is forecast throughout the evening. This may cause river levels to slowly rise again this evening, as such the Flood Alert remains in force.
No property flooding is expected. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 15:52
River Lune
Flood Alert levels are forecast to be reached around Midday on Wednesday 27th December 2023, with river levels peaking in the afternoon. Flood Warnings in this catchment are not currently expected for this rainfall event.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:27
River Lune
River levels are now falling steadily on the River Lune; River Conder due to heavy rainfall.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Sunday from 9am to Midday, then from 5pm into the evening, which will cause river levels to rise again.
Areas most at risk include River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
No property flooding is expected.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 17:09
River Lune
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the River Lune; River Conder due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Lune; River Conder, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
No property flooding is expected.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast this evening.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area.
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 by 10:00 AM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 20:24
River Lune
River levels are rising steadily on the River Lune; River Conder.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Lune; River Conder, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
Flooding is possible at River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster between 08:30 PM on 13/11/23 and 03:00 AM on 14/11/2023.
River levels are high and forecast to rise further.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
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 AM on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2023 08:58
River Lune
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 Mar 2023 13:45
River Lune
River levels have risen on the River Lune; River Conder due to steady rainfall overnight and during Monday morning.
Flooding is possible at River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster from 2pm on 13/03/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon and into this evening.
River levels are expected to remain high at the Caton; Galgate gauge for the rest of the day.
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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:30 AM on 14/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2023 19:06
River Lune
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 9 Oct 2022 17:09
River Lune
River levels will rise steadily on the River Lune; River Conder and Burrow Beck due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
Flooding is possible at River Lune, Conder, Keer, Burrow Beck and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster from 11:00 PM on 09/10/2022.
River levels are expected to remain high overnight.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
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 AM on 10/10/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 17:38
River Lune
River levels are high but steady on the River Lune; River Conder due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
Further rainfall showers are forecast this evening. River levels are expected to remain high but steady.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are clearing debris from weed screens 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 tomorrow morning on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 11:29
River Lune
River levels have risen overnight and during Sunday morning on the River Lune and Conder. Flooding is possible around the River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster from 08:00 AM on 20/02/2022. Further rainfall is forecast through Sunday afternoon and river levels will remain high. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 this evening, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 19:11
River Lune
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Lune and Conder.
Flooding is possible around the River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster from 08:00 AM on 20/02/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast through Sunday afternoon.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
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 12:00 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 08:27
River Lune
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Lune; River Conder.
Areas most at risk include River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall, but the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains.
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 04:00 PM on 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2021 16:45
River Lune
River levels will rise on the River Lune; River Conder due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
Flooding is possible at River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster from 01:00 AM on 31/12/2021.
River levels are expected to remain high throughout the morning on 31/12/2021.
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 08:00 AM on 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 08:13
River Lune
River levels remain high on the River Lune and River Conder due to rainfall.
Flooding is possible at River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster from 08:00 AM on 01/11/2021.
Further rainfall is forecast this morning.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 01/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 19:06
River Lune
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Lune and River Conder due to rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
Flooding is possible at River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster from 08:00 PM on 31/10/2021.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 01/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2021 10:29
River Lune
River levels are high but steady on the River Lune and River Conder due to rainfall.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning and river levels at Caton gauge are expected to rise again tomorrow afternoon.
Flooding tomorrow, 30/10/2021, is forecast to affect locations near the River Lune and River Conder, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 29/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 19:46
River Lune
River levels are high on the River Lune and River Conder due to rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible for the next few days. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Lune; River Conder, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster. 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 tomorrow 29/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 13:38
River Lune
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the River Lune and River Conder due to rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible for the next few days. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Lune; River Conder, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster. 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 later today 28/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2021 19:40
River Lune
River levels are high on the River Lune and River Conder due to rainfall. Consequently,
flooding of roads and farmland is possible from this evening 27/10/21, and for the next few days.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Lune; River Conder, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster.
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 tomorrow 28/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2021 20:11
River Lune
River levels have risen at the Caton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 28/03/2021 through to tomorrow 29/03/2021 . Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high , expecting it to peak at 06:00 tomorrow, 29/03/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2021 11:56
River Lune
River levels have risen at the Caton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 28/03/2021. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 29/03/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/03/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 23:50
River Lune
River levels have risen at the Galgate river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible until Thursday morning 21/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 08:42
River Lune
River levels have risen at the Galgate river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible until Thursday morning 21/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast throughout Wednesday 20/01/21. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 20/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 19:51
River Lune
River levels are rising at the Galgate river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible until Thursday morning 21/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast through to Wednesday morning 20/01/21. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning 21/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 09:01
River Lune
River levels are rising at the Galgate river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to begin between 16:00 today 19/01/21 and tomorrow, 20/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday evening 20/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/01/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 17:27
River Lune
A prolonged period of heavy rain from the evening of Monday 18th January to Wednesday 20th January will cause river levels to rise and, consequently, flooding of property or roads and farmland is possible. Areas affected are low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days and due to peak in the early hours of Wednesday 20th January. 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 Tuesday 19th January or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 19:44
River Lune
River levels on the Lune are forecast to rise overnight, 19/12/20, as a result of heavy rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of property or roads and farmland is possible.
Areas affected are low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate.
High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries
We expect river levels to remain high overnight on 19/12/20, peaking at 06:00.
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, 19/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2020 19:29
River Lune
River levels have risen at the Galgate river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible between 19:30 today, 01/11/20, and 01:30 tomorrow, 02/11/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries
We expect river levels to remain high until 06:00 on 02/11/20.
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, 02/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2020 20:44
River Lune
River levels are rising at the Caton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 22:00 today, 29/10/20, and 10:00 tomorrow, 30/10/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast on Friday and through the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high until 03/11/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Aug 2020 08:55
River Lune
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Galgate river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains between between 07:00 and 10:00 today, 05/08/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries
We expect river levels to remain high until 10:00 today, 05/08/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 05/08/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Aug 2020 21:18
River Lune
River levels are rising at the Galgate river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible from 06:45 tomorrow, 05/08/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries
We expect river levels to remain high until 11:00 tomorrow morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/08/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 18:52
River Lune
River levels have risen at the Caton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this evening, 24/02/20 affecting low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries
We expect river levels to remain high into the early hours on 25/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
This message will be updated in the morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 18:48
River Lune
River levels are rising at the Caton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 19:30 today, 21/02/20. Areas affected include low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries
The River Lune will peak around 00:30, 22/02/2020 before starting to fall through the early hours of Saturday morning. 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, 22/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 12:10
River Lune
River levels have risen at the Caton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas affecting low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries -
We expect river levels to begin falling at this afternoon on 20/02/20.
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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 06:09
River Lune
River levels have risen at the Caton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible Thursday 20/02/20 from 06:00 affecting low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries
Further rainfall is forecast for Thursday Morning
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 this lunchtime, 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 10:22
River Lune
River levels are high but steady at the Caton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis which has now cleared the area. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries
No further significant rainfall is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
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 anticipate that this flood alert will be removed later today.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 02:40
River Lune
River levels are high but steady at the Caton river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains at low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries.
We expect river levels to remain high until 08:00 on 16/02/20.
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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 20:38
River Lune
River levels are forecast to rise at the Caton river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding could occur later this evening 15/02/20 and the early hours on 16/02/20. The forecast is changeable, given the unpredictable nature of the rainfall. This may affect low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Greta, Wenning, Hindburn, Roeburn, Keer, Lune, Conder, Burrow Beck and their tributaries
We expect river levels to rise until the early Sunday morning, 16/02/20.
Our Preston incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 21:27
River Lune
We expect river levels to reduce overnight Sunday 09/02/20 We are closely monitoring the situation in our Incident Room. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Monday Morning 10/02/20 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 06:01
River Lune
River levels have risen overnight at the Galgate river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible on Sunday 09/02/20 to low lying land and roads from Kirkby Lonsdale to Conder Green including Ingleton, High and Low Bentham, Wray, Hornby, Carnforth, Caton, Halton, Lancaster, Scotforth and Galgate
We expect river levels to remain high until early afternoon on Sunday 09/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation in our Incident Room. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes