A flood warning and 13 flood alerts have been issued today for Cumbria. A flood warning and 13 flood alerts have been issued today for Cumbria. Flooding is expected in Keswick and river levels are high but steady at the Lodore river gauge on Derwent Water as a result ofheavy rainfall. Flooding is expected to affect low lying areas bordering the shores of Derwentwater and the frontage of the Keswick Camping and Caravan Club Site. Scattered rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. People are advised to avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
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FLOOD alerts, including one for Carlisle, remain in force for north and west Cumbria. The Flood Information Service has seven flood alerts in the area and one flood warning - in the region there are a total of 13 alerts after persistent rains. Alerts indicate that flooding is possible - be prepared - warnings indicate that flooding is expected - immediate action required . The flood alerts in place include:
Lower River Eden A spokesman said: Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Crosby-on-Eden, Linstock, Carlisle and Rockcliffe areas. High river levels are possible on the River Eden, River Caldew, River Petteril, Durranhill Beck, Brunstock Beck, Gosling Sike, Little Caldew, Parham Beck, Rockcliffe Beck and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.