LIVE UPDATES: Cumbria flooding causes disruption across county

13.35pm: Friday road closures across Cumbria

Here are the roads that remain affected by heavy rainfall. Roads marked as ‘passable’ should be approached with caution. Visit the Cumbria County Council website to plan your journey.

13.30pm: Train disruption resolved

Disruption between Carlisle and Maryport has now ended, according to Northern Rail.

13.20pm: Bassenthwaite Lake has merged with Derwentwater

Footage from a walker at the summit of Dodd fell has captured Bassenthwaite Lake merging with Derwentwater. Despite normally being around 10 miles apart, the two joined earlier today following further torrential downpours.

10am: Cumbria weather Friday update

Good morning, we’ll continue to bring you travel and news updates as the rain continues to fall across Cumbria today, Friday 29.

Heavy rain is forecast across the county, and a total of nine flood warnings are still in place. A further 13 flood alerts have been issued.

The message to residents this morning is to only travel when necessary, and to avoid driving through floodwater.

A yellow flood warning remains in place until 3 pm today.

16.00pm: A595 Holmrook Bridge CLOSED

15.45pm: Huge rainfall figures over the last 38 hours

The Met Office has released the rainfall figures for Cumbria measured over the last 38 hours.

• Honister Pass: 358mm
• Seathwaite: 299mm
• Thirlmere: 161mm
• Ennerdale: 143mm
• Keswick: 125mm

15.30pm: Current flood warnings

There are now 11 flood warnings across Cumbria. This means flooding is expected in the following areas:

• Keswick Campsite: Low lying land bordering Derwentwater and front of the Keswick Camping and Caravan Club most at risk. Flood warning expected to stay in place until the end of the week.
• River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge: Affecting areas surrounding the River Cocker, farms and property adjacent to the river in the Lorton Valley, Southwaite Bridge and Southwaite Mill.

• River Derwent at Workington, Seaton Mill and Barepot: At-risk areas include properties at Seaton Mill, Barepot, Hall Park, Hall Park View, Workington Police Station, Leisure Centre, Bowling Green and Cricket Club.

• River Ehen at Egremont, Bleach Green, Ennerdale Mill, Bridge End, Vale View, Wood Bank, Rugby Club

• River Ehen at Low Mill

• Flood warning for River Greta at Keswick, Keswick Campsite, Rugby Club and Quinta: Flooding of property, farmland, and roads expected, as well as properties and campsites adjacent to the River Greta and River Derwent.

• River Kent at Burneside, Steeles Row and Carling Steps: Areas most at-risk include adjacent the River Kent in Bridge Street, Steeles Row, Junction Cottages and Carling Steps areas of Burneside Village. Flooding possible until at least 7pm on October 28.

• River Leven at Newby Bridge and Backbarrow: Properties adjacent to the River Leven at Newby Bridge and Backbarrow most at-risk, with intermittent showers forecast over the coming days.

• River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge and Stock Lane: Areas at River Rothay at Grasmere, White Bridge, Church Stile, Stock Lane and Lake View Drive most at-risk. River levels expected to remain high.

• Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground and Trout Hotel Car Park: Properties on and around Brewery Lane, Bridge Street, Crown Street, High Sand Lane, Main Street and Waterloo Street most at-risk.

• Windermere Lake Levels: Properties, including campsites and leisure facilities on the shores of Windermere most at-risk from 4pm on October 28.

13.30pm: Rail replacement running between Carlisle and Sellafield

Northern Rail disruption between Carlisle and Sellafield is expected until 3pm. An update on NR’s website reads: “Trains are unable to run in parts of the track between Sellafield and Carlisle, this is due to severe weather flooding the track between Carlisle and Maryport and a power failure between Sellafield and Workington.”

Road replacement transport is in operation as follows:

• One coach will depart Carlisle at 13:15 calling all stops to Sellafield.
• Coach heading to Sellafield has an expected arrival time of 2pm, which will then make its way back to Carlisle

13.15pm: Live flood warnings across the county

The Gov.UK is being updated as flood warnings increase in numbers. Screenshot correct as of 13.15pm.

12.47pm: Sellafield workers sent home

On-site contractors at Sellafield have been sent home, according to sources at the site. Off-site workers are also being told to make their way home.

12.35pm: Disruption at Carlisle train station

The delayed 12.10pm train between Carlisle and Barrow In Furness has been cancelled due to heavy rain flooding the railway. Further disruption is expected.

12.28pm: Copeland Police issues warning

Copeland Police has warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel. The statement, issued on Twitter, reads: “Several roads are now closed throughout the Copeland area, The threat of flooding remains high and we are asking residents to only travel when necessary.”