Flood Alert Issued for Rivers Lowther and Eamont in Westmorland and Furness
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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 Rivers Lowther and Eamont, warning of potential flooding in low-lying areas and roads through March 12, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria
- 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 Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Rivers Lowther and Eamont. This alert was officially raised at 4:54 PM on March 12, 2026, due to rising river and lake levels in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers geographic regions within Westmorland and Furness in the Cumbria and Lancashire area. Locations most likely to be affected include low-lying land and roads near the River Eamont and River Lowther, extending to their confluence with the River Eden at Langwathby.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels fluctuate.
Expected Conditions
Rising river and lake levels are expected to lead to possible flooding on March 12, 2026. A current band of rain is forecast to clear to the south by this evening. Tonight will bring variable cloud cover with patchy rain in the early morning hours, which is expected to fall as wintry precipitation on higher ground. Windy conditions will persist throughout the period.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of March 12, 2026. Officials state that this message will be updated by 8:00 AM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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