A flood alert has been put in place for parts of Cumbria on Friday, February 16. 

According to a post from Cumbria Flood Update at 8.43am, flooding is possible.

The alert, which remains in place, was issued for Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water.

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water due to rainfall.

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around The Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water.

Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend.