Flood alert for Rivers Kent and Bela
Get flood warnings by phone, text or email
Due to recent rainfall and to further rain expected from this evening into tomorrow Friday 19/09/2025, river levels are forecast to rise and may lead to flooding of low-lying land. Further rainfall is expected throughout the weekend. Areas most at risk include Rivers Kent and Bela and other watercourses, from Kentmere to Silverdale including low lying areas around Staveley, Burneside, Kendal, Milnthorpe and Beetham.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Refer to local authority website for road closures.
We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels, clearing debris from weed screens and closing locks and floodgates where needed.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM tomorrow morning Friday 19/09/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Rivers Kent and Bela and other watercourses, from Kentmere to Silverdale including low lying areas around Staveley, Burneside, Kendal, Milnthorpe and Beetham.
Give feedback on this flood warning information
Find a river, sea, groundwater or rainfall level in this area