Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Derwent and Derwent Water in Cumberland
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck, and Derwent Water following recent heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cumberland, Cumbria and Lancashire
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cumberland, Cumbria and Lancashire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Upper River Derwent catchment area. The alert was officially raised at 7:11 AM on February 26, 2026, following a period of recent rainfall that has impacted local water levels.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck, and Derwent Water. These areas are located within the county of Cumberland, part of the Cumbria and Lancashire region. Specific concern is noted for low-lying land and roads, particularly those situated around Derwent Water Lake.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are urged to take care. The Environment Agency advises against walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local conditions are being closely monitored by agency officials.
Expected Conditions
Due to recent precipitation, both lake and river levels are expected to remain high throughout the day. This sustained high water level increases the risk of flooding for roads and low-lying areas adjacent to the Derwent and Stonethwaite Beck.
Timeline
This alert is effective immediately as of February 26, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 7:00 AM on February 27, 2026, or earlier if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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