Flood warnings in place across region
Flood warnings are in place across the region. Although there has been no serious flooding so far warnings remain in place around Carlisle and in the Borders. A further flood warning is likely to be issued for the Appleby area.
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Flood warnings across the region
Cumbrian village of Smardale cut off by flood water
The small village of Smardale near Kirkby Stephen was cut off by four feet of flood water.
Read the full storyRiver Eden at its 'highest point'
This is the 3pm shot of River Eden at Appleby - The Environment Agency predicted it would peak now and if the water doesn't come any higher it looks like Appleby will escape flooding.
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Environment Agency warn of more rain
Keith Ashcroft from the Environment Agency has spoken to our reporter Hannah Lomas he told her how much more rain they are expecting
– Keith Ashcroft" Four and a half inches of rain has fallen in Cumbria over the last 24 hrs and we're anticipating another inch and a half between now and midnight."
Flooding in Carlisle: Pictures
Some businesses in Carlisle have been flooded overnight. The sugar craft specialist shop at the Viaduct estate by English Damside was one of those hit.
Sporting facilities have been affected by the flood water. The Indoor bowls club hasn't been able to open.
Flood warnings across Scottish Borders
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency have issued five flood warnings for the Scottish Borders. This means that flooding is expected and immediate action is required. The Flood warnings are as follows:
- Greenlaw to Allanton
- Peebles (Eddleston Water)
- Preston to Paxton
- Romannobridge to Lyne Station
- Shiplaw to Crossburn including Eddleston
- Stow
Flood water rises in Peebles
A resident watches as water rises round his house. Properties in the Cuddyside area are at risk of flooding.
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Appleby flooding update
Home in Peebles at risk of flooding
Residents living near Eddlestone water at the Cuddyside in Peebles have been warned to return home, as their homes are at risk at flooding. They advising people to rescue what they can and move as much as possible to higher ground and upstairs.
Flood warnings across the region
Rail and road travel has been disrupted across the region as the bad weather continues.
Read the full storyRail disruption in Cumbria
Network rail have said the Carlisle to Seattle line is closed and are unable to say when it will be opened again. These are the problems:
- A landslip in the Smardale area, near Kirkby Stephen.
- Flooding at Stainforth Tunnel
- Flooding at Switches farm
- Flooding at Tatterthwaite
There is also a 20mph speed limit on the West Coast mainline at Tebay.