Flood Alert Issued for Coast at North Morecambe Bay

Source: Environment Agency · Cumbria and Lancashire

This alert is no longer in effect.

Environment Agency issued it on August 13, 2026, 10 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A flood alert has been issued for the Coast at North Morecambe Bay due to high tides, with flooding possible from 00:01am to 01:30am on 14/08/26.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Cumbria and Lancashire
Issued
August 13, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 10 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cumbria and Lancashire.

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 2026-08-13T16:18:26.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Coast at North Morecambe Bay from Roosebeck to Carnforth, including low lying areas around Ulverston, Greenodd, Haverthwaite, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Levens, Milnthorpe, Sandside, Arnside and Silverdale in Lancashire, Westmorland and Furness.

What You Should Do

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from 00:01am to 01:30am on 14/08/26. The following tide on the afternoon of 14/08/26 is not due to reach Flood Alert levels; however, the following overnight tide may reach Flood Alert levels. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 14 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A flood alert has been issued for the Coast at North Morecambe Bay due to high tides, with flooding possible from 00:01am to 01:30am on 14/08/26.
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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