Flood Alert Issued for Middle River Eden in Cumbria and Lancashire
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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 Middle River Eden, warning of potential flooding on March 12, 2026, due to rising river levels.
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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 Middle River Eden (Area ID: 011WAFME). This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels observed today.
Affected Areas
The alert covers low-lying land and roads near the River Eden and its tributaries from Temple Sowerby to the confluence with the River Irthing at Warwick Bridge. Specific locations identified as most at risk include:
- Langwathby
- Lazonby
- Kirkoswald
- Armathwaite
- Wetheral
- Warwick on Eden
These areas are located within the counties of Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness in the Cumbria and Lancashire region.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care when traveling near watercourses.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather conditions and water levels.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels on the River Eden may lead to the flooding of low-lying land and roads throughout the day on 12 March 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels respond to current conditions.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 4:24 PM on 12 March 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 8:00 AM on 13 March 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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