Flood Alert for Sandside Area of North Morecambe Bay
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A flood alert is in effect for the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay due to high tides that may cause flooding of coastal roads and footpaths.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cumbria and Lancashire
- Issued
- September 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (severity level 3) for the Coast at North Morecambe Bay. The alert was raised at 15:58 on 10 September 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay within Lancashire, Westmorland and Furness. Coastal roads and footpaths are the locations most at risk.
What You Should Do
Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. Do not drive through flood water or put yourself or others at risk.
Expected Conditions
High tides overnight may lead to flooding of coastal areas.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 09:45 PM on Thursday 10 September to 01:45 AM on Friday 11 September, peaking at 11:45 PM. The message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 11 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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