Flood Warning: Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster

Message Last Updated:
2025-09-16 09:25:00

Severity Last Changed:
2025-09-15 14:31:00

Rainfall overnight has caused rising river levels which may lead to flooding of land and road.

Areas most at risk include Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster and other watercourses, from Grasmere to Grange-over-Sands including low lying areas around Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge, Windermere, Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cark and Cartmel.

Light showers are expected to continue throughout the afternoon.

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 16/09/2025, or as the situation changes.