Flood Alert Issued for North Morecambe Bay in Cumbria and Lancashire
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 17, 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 coastal areas in North Morecambe Bay, warning of possible flooding due to high tides from 11:00 to 13:00 on April 17, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cumbria and Lancashire Coast
- Issued
- April 17, 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 Coast.
Flood Alert in Cumbria and Lancashire
Alert Details
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. It is effective starting from the high tides on April 17, 2026, with the alert remaining in place as needed.
Affected Areas
The alert affects coastal roads and footpaths along the coast at North Morecambe Bay from Roosebeck to Carnforth, including 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
Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
High tides today may lead to flooding.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 11:00 to 13:00 on April 17, 2026. The alert will remain in place for the overnight tide on April 17 into April 18, peaking at 00:15, as well as the Saturday and Sunday lunchtime tides. This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on April 17, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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