Heavy rain in northern England caused flooding in parts of the county of Cumbria.
The Environment Agency said that some areas recorded 211 mm of rain in 24 hours. The Environment Agency issued 18 flood alerts and eight flood warnings.
According to the BBC, Honister, Seathwaite, Ennerdale and Borrowdale were the worst affected.
Two roads and 2 bridges were closed, severely disrupting traffic in the area. Local authorities closed 8 schools. A train line was also closed for some time, causing travel disruption between Carlisle and Maryport. No serious injuries or fatalities were reported.
Cumbria was badly hit by flooding during Storm Desmond of December 2015, when a record 341.4 mm of rain fell in Honister Pass.
Social Media
— Hazel Bank House (@Hazel_Bank) October 11, 2017
#Borrowdale now pic.twitter.com/NzvW5o7HU7
— Hazel Bank House (@Hazel_Bank) October 11, 2017
We’ve had 211mm (8.3 inches) of rain fall in Cumbria leading to some flooding. Latest flood warning picture here https://t.co/K5GUW3z87V pic.twitter.com/6EFs1x7OPQ
— John Curtin (@johncurtinEA) October 11, 2017
With a possible 100mm of rain Cumbria is on flood alert – you can get the latest & check if you are at risk here https://t.co/K5GUW3z87V pic.twitter.com/GhooqHtfCm
— John Curtin (@johncurtinEA) October 10, 2017
Flood Summary
Locations
B - Seathwaite
C - Ennerdale
D - Borrowdale
Magnitude
Honister, Cumbria - October 10 to October 11, 2017
Seathwaite - October 10 to October 11, 2017
Ennerdale - October 10 to October 11, 2017
Cornhow - October 10 to October 11, 2017
Derwent Water at Lodore - October 11 to October 11, 2017
typical range is 0.5 to 1.5 metres
Damages
Cumbria - October 11 to October 12, 2017
Egremont Bridge in Egremont and Forge Bridge in Eskdale. Road travel was severely disrupted across affected areas. The A595 and A594 roads were closed.
October 11 to October 12, 2017
Railway line blocked between Carlisle and Maryport
Cumbria - October 11 to October 12, 2017
According to BBC: Blennerhasset; Borrowdale Primary School; Bridekirk Dovenby Primary School; Ireby School; Oughterside Primary School; Richmond Hill School; St Michael's Primary School; Beacon Hill Community School
