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Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water

Message issued at 9:09am, Thursday 29th October 2026

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Due to Derwent Water remaining high following recent rainfall a Flood Alert will remain in force. Derwent Water level is currently receding and will continue to do so over the coming days as high pressure builds bringing a period of settled and dry weather.
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water.
We continue to closely monitor the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Friday 30 October or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

Message issued at 9:09am, Thursday 29th October 2026.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water

Flood Warning Area Details

The Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Cumberland

Watercourses covered: Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water.

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

Keswick Campsite
Keswick Campsite flooding from the lake

Recent warnings no longer in force.

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.

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

No current or recent warnings.

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, Penrith Road and Wordsworth Street
Low lying roads, residential and commercial properties in Keswick adjacent to the River Greta, including Penrith Road, Wordsworth Street, Greta Street and Blencathra Street

No current or recent warnings.

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