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This alert is no longer in effect.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 14, 2026, 9 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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the coast at North Morecambe Bay as tonight's high tide is expected to reach alert levels.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Cumbria and Lancashire
Issued
August 14, 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 9 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cumbria and Lancashire.

Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Alert raised at 2026-08-14T08:35:49.

Affected Areas

Coast at North Morecambe Bay in the Cumbria and Lancashire area, affecting Lancashire, Westmorland and Furness counties along the Irish Sea.

What You Should Do

The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will update the message by 4:00 PM today or as conditions change.

Expected Conditions

The lunchtime high tide on 14 August 2026 is not forecast to reach flood alert levels. Tonight's tide is expected to reach flood alert levels.

Timeline

Alert effective for tonight's high tide on 14 August 2026. Message last changed at 2026-08-14T08:35:00.

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?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the coast at North Morecambe Bay as tonight's high tide is expected to reach alert levels.
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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