Flood Alert for Coast from Gretna to Silloth
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Environment Agency issues flood alert for coast from Gretna to Silloth due to high tides overnight.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cumberland Coast
- Issued
- September 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Alert raised at 2026-09-29T15:27:03.
Affected Areas
Coast from Gretna to Silloth in Cumberland, within the Cumbria and Lancashire area. Locations most affected include low lying land and roads along the coastline, specifically Port Carlisle and Angerton. Affected waterway: Irish Sea.
What You Should Do
Avoid coastal roads which may be flooded. Residents should monitor conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
High tides overnight may lead to flooding.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 00:00 to 04:00 on 30/9/2026. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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