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Flooding is expected - act now

Flood warning for Rivers in Ambleside, Rothay Road, Compston Road, Millans Park, Kirkfield, Fisher Beck

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Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the evening.

Flooding is expected from 4:00 PM on 03/10/2025.

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Rothay, Greenbank Drain, Stock Ghyll, Kirkfield Drain, Fisher Beck, Scandale Beck, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers in Ambleside, Rothay Road, Compston Road, Greenbank Road, Millans Park, Kirkfield, Fisher Beck, Loughrigg Park.

We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.

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

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.

This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 04/10/2025, or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: Rivers in Ambleside, Rothay Road, Compston Road, Greenbank Road, Millans Park, Kirkfield, Fisher Beck, Loughrigg Park.

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Latest levels

28 minutes ago

The River Rothay level at Miller Bridge House was 2.10 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 3.40 metres. Monitor the River Rothay level at Miller Bridge House.

28 minutes ago

The Stock Ghyll level at Ambleside Rydal Road was 0.68 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.90 metres. Monitor the Stock Ghyll level at Ambleside Rydal Road.

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