Flood Alert Issued for North Morecambe Bay Coastline

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Coast at North Morecambe Bay (Area ID: 011WACN6). This alert, categorized as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to high tides expected today, February 20, 2026.

Affected Areas

The alert covers coastal regions within Lancashire and Westmorland and Furness in the Cumbria and Lancashire area. Specific locations identified as most at risk include coastal roads and footpaths around Arnside and Storth Sandside along the Irish Sea.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected coastal areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are currently monitoring the situation closely as the tide levels rise.

Expected Conditions

High tides are the primary cause of the potential flooding. Conditions may lead to the inundation of low-lying coastal infrastructure, including pedestrian paths and roadways near the shoreline.

Timeline

The flood alert is effective from 12:00 to 14:00 on February 20, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.