Hundreds of people have been displaced after Storm Ciara ripped through the county.

Homes and businesses have been submerged as river levels kept rising.

In total more than 70 flood warnings and alerts were issued along with rail and travel disruption.

The stormy weather led to a woman requiring rescuing by Furness Coastguard as she became stranded on the Coast Road, Barrow.

The driver was provided with a personal flotation device and walked through the water where she was then handed over to an ambulance for assessment.

Furness Coastguard issued a warning to the public as photos and videos emerged from risk-takers getting close to the rough waters.

“We appreciate it looks fun to go close to the edge to see the power of the sea in these conditions, however it only takes one wave to drag you out to sea or one rock in that wave to cause serious injury or death," said a spokesman.

“So we want to re-emphasise the importance of respecting the sea from a safe distance."

After the high tide submerged rocks weighing over 10kg were found more than six meters away from the sea wall.

"Waves can carry stones and rocks which can easily cause damage and hurt to members of our community and to emergency workers who have to commit themselves to incidents that happen," added the spokesman.

Photos shared online also showed large chunks of ground removed from Earnse Bay on Walney.

The island was effectively cut in two as rain poured onto roads at Biggar village.

As Storm Ciara battered the county police were forced to close a number of roads including

n A591 between Whitecross Bay Caravan Park and Chestnut Hill in Keswick

n A592 between Newby Bridge and Bowness

n A6 at Levens

n The A595 between Muncaster and Waberthwaite

Rail disruption was at a high with Northern cancelling all trains.

Towns and villages in the Eden Valley were badly affected including Shap, Appleby and Morland.

And yesterday a weather warning for snow and ice was issued by the Met Office for Cumbria.

The yellow warning - the lowest level of all warnings - will come into force at 3pm tomorrow until midnight.

A spokesman said: “Heavy snow showers and icy surfaces are likely to lead to travel disruption, particularly over higher routes. Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services

“Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and probably some icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths."