Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Eden Affecting Carlisle and Surrounding Areas
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 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 Lower River Eden on March 13, 2026, warning of high river levels affecting low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cumbria and Lancashire
- Issued
- April 6, 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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Eden (Alert Code: 011WAFLE). The alert was raised on March 13, 2026, at 7:35 AM following recent rainfall that has left river levels high.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Cumbria and Lancashire region, specifically within the counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness. Locations most affected include low-lying land and roads near the River Eden and its tributaries, spanning from the confluence with the River Irthing through Crosby-on-Eden and Carlisle to the Solway Firth at Rockcliffe.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
River levels are expected to remain high throughout the day. The weather forecast for the morning of March 13 indicates cloudy conditions with showers, which may be wintry on higher ground. The afternoon will continue to be cloudy with patchy rain. Conditions are expected to improve this evening as showers ease, leading to a largely dry night with clear spells and variable cloud. No further impacts beyond the current high levels are expected at this time.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on March 13, 2026. High river levels are expected to persist throughout the day. This message is scheduled to be updated by 8:00 AM on March 14, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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