Flood alert for Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster
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Rainfall overnight, into this morning, Wednesday 28 October 2026, will cause the lake to remain high. Further showers are expected today, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Lake levels will begin to fall however the flood alert is expected to remain in force for the next few days. Locations most affected will be the rivers Brathay, Rothay, 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. We continue to closely monitor the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Thursday 29 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: 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.
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