Widespread flooding in Cumbria

The clean up has begun across Cumbria after the heaviest rainfall in the country fell on the area last night causing widespread flooding.

The highest rainfall was recorded at Blencathra when 93.8 mm fell in the past 24 hours. At the nearby town of Keswick, 88.6 mm fell, the second highest recorded rainfall in the country overnight.

A number of properties were hit including Keswick Rugby Club, the Stead McAlpin Factory in Carlisle and around a dozen other homes and businesses.

But the Environment agency said that the flood defences in Cockermouth, Keswick and Carlisle had all held and prevent more widespread devastation.

In Keswick, the area around Davidson Park was affected.

Two flats in Riverside Court were flooded.

The fire service was called out to deal with flooding last night and earlier today.

The Environment Agency has warned that there may be more flooding overnight.