The Environment Agency is urging the public to remain vigilant and be prepared for the risk of localised flooding this weekend, with more rainfall predicted by the Met Office across Cumbria and Lancashire.
River levels across both counties have continued to return to normal levels over the last few days, but experts are urging people to remain vigilant as rainfall is likely to return on Saturday and Sunday.
A statement reads: "The amount of rainfall forecast would not normally lead to disruption but as river levels remain high and catchments across Cumbria and Lancashire are still saturated, we are monitoring the situation closely and will issue Flood Alerts and Warnings as required.
"There is also a low risk of surface water flooding, including roads, and low lying land and individual properties are likely to be affected.
"Many small localised watercourses and drainage systems throughout the county could see instances of flooding earlier than anticipated, or in slightly different locations, after storm, flood damage and heavy debris have affected some watercourses.
"All Environment Agency defences in Cumbria and Lancashire have been inspected following the recent severe flooding and are all in working order despite overtopping in many areas.
"Holidaymakers visiting caravan and camping sites across Cumbria and along the Lancashire coastline should be prepared to take action should flood warnings be issued and flooding occur.
"Everyone is advised to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through floodwater."
Andy Brown, Flood Risk Manager, for the Environment Agency said: “We are doing everything we can to reduce the impacts of flooding and will continue to support communities affected by flooding while they get back on their feet.
“Although flood risk has been receding this week and river levels have been dropping, we urge people to remain vigilant and to be prepared as further persistent and, at times, heavy rain is likely this weekend."