Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Eden Across North Yorkshire and Westmorland and Furness
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Upper River Eden, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads through March 12, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- North Yorkshire and Westmorland and Furness
- 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 North Yorkshire and Westmorland and Furness.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper River Eden area (ID: 011WAFUE). This alert, classified as severity level 3, was raised on March 12, 2026, due to rising river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers regions within North Yorkshire and Westmorland and Furness. Specific locations most affected include low-lying land and roads near the River Eden and other watercourses. The geographic scope extends from Kirkby Stephen to Temple Sowerby, including areas around Brough, Warcop, Great Ormside, and Appleby.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:
- Take care when traveling through the region.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to cause potential flooding on March 12, 2026. The primary hazards identified are the inundation of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Eden and its tributaries.
Timeline
The alert was officially issued at 4:33 PM on March 12, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and has stated that this message will be updated by 8:00 AM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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