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Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake

Message issued at 3:45pm, Monday 8th December 2025

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible on 09 December 2025 . 
Due to recent rainfall ground conditions are currently very wet. We are expecting more rain overnight which will cause river levels to rise.

Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick. 
We are clearing blockages from debris screens and closely monitoring the situation. 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 3:45pm, Monday 8th December 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake

Flood Warning Area Details

River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness

Watercourses covered: River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

River Greta at Keswick, Keswick Campsite, Rugby Club and Quinta
Low lying roads, residential, commercial properties & campsite in Keswick adjacent to the rivers Greta & Derwent including Greta Park Rugby Football Ground, Keswick Campsite, Keswick School Sports Field, Keswick Show Field & Playing Field areas

No current or recent warnings.

River Greta at Keswick, Fitz Park and Riverside Flats areas
Low lying properties and recreational areas adjacent to the River Greta in Keswick, including Upper Fitz Park, Lower Fitz Park, Station Road, Greta Side and Keswick AFC

No current or recent warnings.

River Greta at Keswick, Crosthwaite Road, Limepots Road, High Hill and Church Lane areas
Low lying roads, residential and commercial properties in Keswick adjacent to the Rivers Greta and Derwent, including Crosthwaite Road, Crosthwaite Gardens, Limepots Road, Glebe Close, High Hill and Church Lane areas

No current or recent warnings.

River Greta at Keswick, Elliot Park, Main Street and Pencil Works area
Residential and commercial properties in Keswick adjacent to the River Greta, including Elliot Park, Main Street and the Southey Hill Trading Park

No current or recent warnings.

Elliot Park at Keswick
Properties in Elliot Park affected by surface water

No current or recent warnings.

River Greta at Keswick, Main Street, Bank Street and Greta Side
Low lying roads, residential and commercial properties in Keswick including Main Street, Bank Street, Greta Side, Otley Road, Brewery Lane, Stanger Street and Heads Lane

No current or recent warnings.

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