Flood Warning Issued for Keswick Campsite and Derwentwater Shores 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 warning for Keswick Campsite and the shores of Derwentwater due to high river levels following persistent rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- 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 Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Keswick Campsite area. This alert indicates that flooding is expected today, February 26, 2026, due to high river levels.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically targets the Keswick Campsite in Cumberland, located within the Cumbria and Lancashire region. The locations most affected will be the areas immediately surrounding the shores of Derwent Water Lake.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected area are advised to take immediate precautions. Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as it develops.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is being driven by high river levels following persistent rainfall experienced overnight and throughout the day. While rain is expected to ease overnight, further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow and into the weekend, which may continue to impact the region.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 3:42 PM on February 26, 2026. Flooding is expected to impact the area for the remainder of the day. This message is scheduled to be updated by 7:00 AM on February 27, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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