THERE is currently several active flood alerts in and around Cumbria due to Storm Gerrit, this alerts means that "flooding is possible" and to "be prepared".

Lower River Eden

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower River Eden, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Eden and its tributaries from its confluence with the River Irthing through Crosby-on-Eden and Carlisle to the Solway Firth at Rockcliffe.

Middle River Eden

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Middle River Eden, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Eden and tributaries from Temple Sowerby to the confluence with the River Irthing at Warwick Bridge including Langwathby, Lazonby, Kirkoswald, Armathwaite, Wetheral and Warwick on Eden.

 Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster and other watercourses, from Grasmere to Grange-over-Sands including low lying areas around Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge, Windermere, Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cark and Cartmel.

Rivers Caldew and Petteril

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Caldew and Petteril, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Caldew and Petteril from the Lakeland Fells to Carlisle including Greystoke, Newton Reigny, Plumpton, Stockdalewath, Sebergham and Denton Holme in Carlisle.

Rivers Cocker, Marron and Derwent

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Cocker, Marron and Derwent, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Lower Derwent from Bassenthwaite Lake to the coast at Workington. The Cocker from Crummock Water to Cockermouth. The River Marron from Ullock to its confluence with the Derwent near Bridgefoot.

Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck and other watercourses, from Coniston to Barrow-in-Furness including low lying areas around Ulpha, Duddon Bridge, Broughton in Furness, Kirkby-in-Furness, Dalton in Furness and Ulverston.

Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk and other watercourses, from Harrington to Annaside including low lying areas around Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont, Gosforth, Eskdale and Bootle.

Rivers Esk and Irthing

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Esk and Irthing, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Esk and Irthing and other watercourses, including low lying areas around Longtown and Brampton.

Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick.

Rivers Kent and Bela

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Kent and Bela, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Kent and Bela and other watercourses, from Kentmere to Silverdale including low lying areas around Staveley, Burneside, Kendal, Milnthorpe and Beetham.

Rivers Lowther and Eamont

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Lowther and Eamont, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Eamont and Lowther to their confluence with the River Eden at Langwathby.

Rivers Wampool and Ellen

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Wampool and Ellen, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.

Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water

Flooding is possible for locations near the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the shores of Derwent Water.

Upper River Eden

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Eden, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Eden and other watercourses, from Kirkby Stephen to Temple Sowerby including low lying areas around Brough, Warcop, Great Ormside and Appleby.