Two flood warnings - the second highest alert level - have been issued Carlisle.

The first was issued for the river Eden in Carlisle's Rickerby Park, Swifts and the Stoney Holme golf course.

The second is for the river Eden between Newby East and Low Crosby, near Carlisle.

Flood warnings mean "immediate action" is required.

They are two of a number of flood alerts/warnings that are in place for Cumbria today.

The Environment Agency says heavy rainfall yesterday and throughout this morning has put pressure on a number of catchments.

The adverse weather conditions have been brought on by Storm Callum.

There are currently three flood warnings in operation - the second highest alert level. Two for the river Eden in Carlisle and Keswick Campsite.

In regards to the river Eden (Rickerby Park) warning, the Environment Agency say: "Following rainfall on Friday and throughout Saturday morning river levels have continued to rise, and with further rain forecast for Saturday afternoon levels will remain high.

"We are currently forecasting that the flood warning level will be reached at approximately 5pm.

"The current forecast is for levels to peak at 3.7m at 1am on Sunday. We will continue to monitor the situation."

Speaking about the Newby East/Low Crosby warning, the spokesman added: "We are currently forecasting that the flood warning level will be reached at approximately 10pm today.

"The current forecast is for levels to peak at 3.9m, at approximately 3am on Sunday,"

At this time there are a number of separate alerts - the lowest warning level - for the county.

They are for:

  • Lower river Eden (Carlisle)
  • Rivers Esk and Irthing (Kirklinton, near Carlisle)
  • Rivers Caldew and Petteril (Carlisle and to the south of the city)
  • Middle river Eden (Lazonby)
  • Upper river Eden (Appleby)
  • Rivers Lowther and Eamont (Penrith and Askham)
  • Upper river Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water (Keswick area)
  • Rivers Cocker, Marron and Derwent (Cockermouth)
  • Rivers Wampool and Ellen (Wigton are)
  • Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite lake
  • Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk (Whitehaven/Egremont/Seascale area)
  • Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster (south Lakes)
  • Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck (Broughton-in-Furness)
  • Rivers Kent and Bela (Kendal)
  • Upper river Lune (Sedbergh)

An EA spokesman said: "We are expecting more intense rain through the early hours of Saturday morning which will keep river levels high.

"Currently, the rivers are expected to peak late Saturday afternoon. We are continuing to monitor the situation."

A yellow rain warning is also still in place for Cumbria, starting yesterday and due to end at midnight tonight.

There is the potential for a further 20mm to 40mm of rain to fall over hills, the Met Office say.

A spokesman added: "Further strong winds may bring down leaves and branches, increasing the likelihood of flooding due to blocked drains or culverts. The winds should ease later today."