Flood Alert Issued for Cumbria and Lancashire Coast
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Environment Agency issued it on April 19, 2026, 4 months 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 in Cumbria and Lancashire, with possible flooding from high tides between 12:15 and 14:15 on April 19, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cumbria and Lancashire, UK
- Issued
- April 19, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cumbria and Lancashire, UK.
Flood Alert in Cumbria and Lancashire
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the coast at North Morecambe Bay. This alert is based on high tides that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include coastal roads and footpaths along North Morecambe Bay from Roosebeck to Carnforth, as well as low-lying areas around Ulverston, Greenodd, Haverthwaite, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Levens, Milnthorpe, Sandside, Arnside, and Silverdale in the counties of Lancashire and Westmorland and Furness.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
High tides today may lead to flooding in the specified coastal areas.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 12:15 to 14:15 on April 19, 2026. This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on April 19, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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