Flood Alert for Sandside Area of North Morecambe Bay (Sep 12, 2026)

Source: Environment Agency · Cumbria and Lancashire

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A Flood Alert has been issued for the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay due to high tides that may cause flooding.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Cumbria and Lancashire
Issued
September 12, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

A Flood Alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Coast at North Morecambe Bay. The alert was raised at 08:20 on 12 September 2026.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay within Lancashire and Westmorland and Furness. Coastal roads and footpaths are 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. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides may lead to flooding from the Irish Sea.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from 10:45 to 14:45 on Saturday 12 September 2026, peaking at 12:45. The following tide on Saturday night is also forecast to exceed the Flood Alert threshold. The message will be updated by 17:00 today or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Common Questions

Questions readers often have about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A Flood Alert has been issued for the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay due to high tides that may cause flooding.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Cumbria and Lancashire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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