Flood warnings in Cumberland right now

From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October

Where flood warnings are issued in Cumberland

The Environment Agency issues warnings for 87 places in Cumberland: 72 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 15 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Eden, Irish Sea, River Greta, River Cocker, River Derwent and River Ehen, among others.

Brampton Beck at Brampton · Cairn Beck and Trout Beck at Warwick Bridge · Cockermouth Gote Road and St Leonards · Coledale Beck at Braithwaite · Cumbria coast at Maryport harbour · Cumbrian coastline at Duddon estuary, at Haverigg to Duddon Bridge, Foxfield, Dunnerholme · Cumbrian coastline at Duddon estuary, between Haverigg, Duddon Bridge, Dunnerholme and A595 · Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe · Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth, between Longtown and Skinburness · Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees including Maryport, Flimby, Workington and Whitehaven · Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees, between Allonby and Whitehaven · Cumbrian coastline from St Bees Head to Haverigg, along the coast from North Head to Haverigg · Cumbrian coastline from St Bees Head to Haverigg, between Braystones and Annaside · Durranhill Beck at Durranhill, Botcherby and Eastern Way Carlisle · Elliot Park at Keswick · Greta Street and Penrith Road at Keswick · Keswick Campsite · Little Caldew at Carlisle · Lochinvar Beck at Longtown · Parham Beck at Carlisle · River Caldew and Eden at Carlisle, Willowholme, Caldewgate, Shaddongate · River Caldew at Carlisle, Denton Holme, Bousteads Grassing, James Street · River Caldew at Carlisle, Viaduct Estate Road area · River Caldew at Cummersdale, Factory · River Cocker at Cockermouth, Challoner St, Croft Terrace, Jubilee Court and Rubbybanks Rd · River Cocker at Cockermouth, Market Place and Banks Court · River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge · River Derwent at Camerton · River Derwent at Cockermouth, Gote Road to Derwent Mills area and Low Road · River Derwent at Workington, Seaton Mill and Barepot · River Eden and Caldew at Carlisle, Devonshire Walk, West Coast Mainline, Bitts Park, Cricket Club · River Eden and Petteril at Carlisle, City Centre, Botcherby and Warwick Road · River Eden at Armathwaite, Armathwaite Village and Low House · River Eden at Armathwaite, The Castle and Brocklewath · River Eden at Carlisle, Etterby Terrace and Eden Place · River Eden at Carlisle, Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stoneyholme Golf Courses · River Eden at Carlisle, Rickerby Village · River Eden at Carlisle, Tesco Store Warwick Road · River Eden at Low Crosby Village and Holme Gate · River Eden at Stainton · and 32 more

What the three levels mean

• Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
• Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
• Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Questions

Are there any flood warnings in Cumberland right now?

No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Cumberland right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).

What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?

A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.

How many places in Cumberland can get a flood warning?

The Environment Agency has 72 flood warning areas and 15 flood alert areas in Cumberland, on rivers and coasts including the River Eden, Irish Sea, River Greta and River Cocker.

How do I get flood warnings for Cumberland on my phone?

Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.

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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.