Just been evacuated from home today due to the constant rain we have been having here in Keswick.
As I am writing this new post (6pm) the rain is still coming down hard and there is talk of Thirlmere Dam being opened as well as high tides.
At the moment, all main roads are closed which lead into Keswick town. The fire brigade and emergency services are still on the go and travelling as far as Bootle to help this disaster zone out.
This has been declared a major incident and is much worse compared to the Keswick 2005 floods.
Just seen footage of Cockermouth main street totally underwater, Looks like it's just going to get worse.
Hi there, my geandma lives in Keswick and we cant contact her. Do you know where people are being evacuated too?
ReplyDeleteThanks Carrie
email: carriedan@hotmail.co.uk
People are getting evacuated to the queens hotel and Keswick school.
ReplyDeleteThe last I heard Keswick was without power.
It's 10.30 pm and the rain is still coming down but forcasted ease of at midnight
ReplyDeletehi jason my name is angela, i live in northumberland & visit keswick every year, this news of the floods is awful. I hope every1 in keswick & cumbria are safe. I was due to visit keswick nxt wk, but dont think i can now. so sad, hope everything returns bk to normal soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Angela,
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for that,
I am sure everyone has seen the news updates.
Cockermouth has been seriously been hit also, and the RAF have had to airlift residents from their roofs.
Also the Workington police officer is still missing and was last seen by the bridge which has now collapsed.
Hi jason, been watching the news all day. Still cant get over the devistation, & the poor police officer & his family. Its hard to imagine what everyone is going through. but the cumbrians are tough & are showing they care for not only themselves but for others too. take care & be safe. Angela.
ReplyDeleteOur heart goes out to you all. We hoilday in the lakes 3 times a year. Hang in there people round the country are thinking of you
ReplyDeleteThanks for that Angela,
ReplyDeleteRespect goes out to Pc Bill Barker.
The emergency services are amazing.
A few statistics of the floods.
Over 200 people rescued from Cockermouth
1200 people without power in Cumbria
Several bridges have collapsed in Cumbria
One foot of rain in 24 hours.
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Hi Jason
ReplyDeleteHope you are ok, How bad exactly is the flooding in Keswick? I was planning on coming through to Derwentwater Caravan Park this weekend but have no idea if its been flooded, can you advise.
Regards
Simon
Hi Simon,
ReplyDeleteThe Caravan Park is one of the first things locations to go as its right by the Lake. Might be an idea for you to drop them a line.
It is pretty grim here at the moment, If you have a canoe you will have a ball.
Hi Jason
ReplyDeleteI will get the canoe packed then! Will try and get through to the site, before setting off. Just didn't want to abandon Keswick if its only certain parts that are affected.
Cheers
Simon
HI Jason
ReplyDeleteCan't believe the pictures and the volume of water, we were up 2 weeks ago and its' frightening to think that what appeared to be containable can rise so quickly, thoughts go out for the family of the police officer and all those affected. Hope things settle soon
mags