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This is an archived message. The status has changed more recently.
Flooding possible. Be prepared.
River and lake levels are currently falling. However, further rainfall today Wednesday 17th December 2025 and overnight, on already wet ground conditions, will see levels rise again this afternoon and overnight.
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Eamont and Lowther to their confluence with the River Eden at Langwathby.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 18 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 10:05am, Wednesday 17th December 2025.
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Thu 18 Dec 2025, 5:02pm
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Wed 17 Dec 2025, 10:05am
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Rivers Eamont and Lowther to their confluence with the River Eden at Langwathby
Region: Cumbria and Lancashire
Country: England
Counties covered: Westmorland and Furness
Watercourses covered: River Lowther, River Eamont
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Rivers Lowther and Eamont.
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).
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