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Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water

The Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water

Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck Cumberland Cumbria and Lancashire Code: 011WAFDW

Flood Alert Active Warning

Raised: 2 Mar 2026 at 7:55am • Updated: 2 Mar 2026 at 7:55am
Lake and River levels are slowly rising again due to overnight rainfall. This morning sees more rain which will clear later today. We currently expect levels to peak later this evening.

Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake.

We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .

This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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Flood Event History (5)

2 Mar 2026 at 7:55am Flood Alert
Lake and River levels are slowly rising again due to overnight rainfall. This morning sees more rain which will clear later today. We currently expect levels to peak later this evening. Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake. We are closely monitoring the situatio...
1 Mar 2026 at 7:52am Flood Alert
Lake and River levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Today will be a cloudy day, with spells of rain pushing in from the west, falling heavy in places. Turning drier by the evening. We expect levels to continue to fall slowly thoughout the day. Locations most affected will be around the shores...
28 Feb 2026 at 7:54am Flood Alert
Lake and River levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Levels have peaked and are expected to fall slowly thoughout the day. This Flood Warning is expected to remain in force until this evening. This morning will be cloudy with a few light shows, drier this afternoon so we expect levels to contin...
27 Feb 2026 at 8:10am Flood Alert
Lake and River levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Levels have peaked and are expected to fall slowly thoughout the day. This Flood Warning is expected to remain in force until tomorrow. Further showers are expected later today and more rain is forecast for Sunday. Locations most affected wi...
26 Feb 2026 at 7:11am Flood Alert
Following recent rainfall, lake and river levels will remain high today and may lead to flooding of low lying land and road, particularly around Derwent Water Lake. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be...

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Data from the Environment Agency • Area code: 011WAFDW