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Rivers Kent and Bela

Message issued at 4:02pm, Thursday 12th March

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Kent, Bela and other watercourses, from Kentmere to Silverdale including low lying areas around Staveley, Burneside, Kendal, Milnthorpe and Beetham. 
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 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 4:02pm, Thursday 12th March.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Rivers Kent and Bela

Flood Warning Area Details

Rivers Kent and Bela and other watercourses, from Kentmere to Silverdale including low lying areas around Staveley, Burneside, Kendal, Milnthorpe and Beetham

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Lancashire, Westmorland and Furness

Watercourses covered: River Kent, River Bela

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 Kent and Bela.

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

Rivers Kent and Mint at Kendal, Westmorland Business Park, Burneside Road, Benson Green
Properties adjacent to the Rivers Kent and Mint at Kendal, including Westmorland Business Park, Gilthwaiterigg Lane, Burneside Road, Dockray Hall Road and Industrial Estate, Benson Green and Gooseholme Park

No current or recent warnings.

Rivers Kent and Mint at Kendal, Lake District Business Park, Busher Walk, New Road, Aynam Road
Properties adjacent to the Rivers Kent and Mint at Kendal, including Lake District Business Park, Jubilee Fields, Busher Walk including Police Station, Fire Station and County Hall, Sandes Avenue, New Road, Aynam Road, Queen Katherine Street, Parr St

No current or recent warnings.

River Kent at Kendal, Mintsfeet, Wildman Street, Castle Street, Stramongate, Aynam Road, Lound Road
Properties adjacent to the River Kent at Kendal, including Mintsfeet, Beezon Road, Wildman Street, Castle Street, Castle Crescent, Stramongate, Queen Katherine Street, Parr Street, Aynam Road, Waterside, Abbot Hall, Lound Road, Lound Street, K Villag

No current or recent warnings.

Rivers Kent and Mint at Kendal, Mintsfeet Road South, Ann Street, Canal Head, Romney Gardens
Rivers Kent and Mint at Kendal, Lake District Business Park, Aikrigg Avenue, Mintsfeet Road South, Beezon Fields, Ann Street, Stramongate, Thorny Hills, Canal Head, Kent Place, Kirkland, Romney Gardens, Kirkbie Kendal School, Natland Road, Watercrook

No current or recent warnings.

River Kent at Burneside, Steeles Row and Carling Steps
Commercial and residential properties adjacent to the River Kent at Burneside, Bridge Street, New Street, Steeles Row and Carling Steps

No current or recent warnings.

River Kent at Burneside, Bournville, Carling Dale, Ivy Crescent, New Road
Commercial and residential properties adjacent to the River Kent at Burneside, Bournville, Carling Dale, Junction Cottages, Ivy Crescent, New Road

No current or recent warnings.

River Kent at Helsington Mills
Properties and agricultural land adjacent to the River Kent at Helsington Mills

No current or recent warnings.

River Kent at Sedgwick
Low lying roads, agricultural land and isolated properties adjacent to the River Kent at Sedgewick, Force Lane, Wilson Place, Gate House and Caravan Site

No current or recent warnings.

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