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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster

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River and lake levels remain high due to snow melt and rain from Storm Bert. Levels are likely to remain high into Monday 25/11/24. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible.

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.

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

This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 25/11/2024, 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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