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Flood Warning Info - Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe

Area Description

Gretna to Silloth, areas at risk include properties at Mossband Hall Marsh, Silloth, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Wampool Estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Rockcliffe.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2024 16:07
Irish Sea
Storm Ashley, bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, is expected to cause flooding overnight. Highest tide level is expected at 2:15 AM on 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas.. We have closed flood gates at Skinburness Marsh. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please don't put yourself or others at risk. After the high tide overnight‚ the weather is more settled and no further flooding is expected. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2024 09:17
Irish Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding this afternoon. Highest tide level is expected at 2:00 PM on 20/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas.. We have closed flood gates at Skinburness Marsh. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 18 Oct 2024 15:02
Irish Sea
Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding overnight. Highest tide level is expected at 12:45 AM on 19/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. High tides on Saturday 19/10/2024 will remain above the Flood Alert level but we do not expect to need to issue a further Flood Warning. However, a combination of spring tides, strong winds and low pressure on Sunday may lead to further Flood Warnings being issued on the 20/10/2024. We have closed the flood gates at Skinburness Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 21 Aug 2024 15:52
Irish Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding overnight. The highest tide level is expected at 1:45 AM on 22/08/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. We do not expect to issue further Flood Warnings for the high tides tomorrow but we do expect to issue a Flood Alert for the high tide tomorrow night. We have closed flood gates at Skinburness Marsh. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 22/08/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 13 Mar 2024 07:40
Irish Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected around the high tide this lunchtime, Wednesday 13/03/2024 at 01:30 PM. Areas most at risk include Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Flooding is possible between 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM on 13/03/2024. We are not expecting subsequent high tides to reach the flood warning level. Our incident response staff have closed flood gates in the area. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 15:39
Irish Sea
This Flood Warning remains in force due to the high tide forecast at lunchtime tomorrow, at 01:30 PM on 13/03/2024. The overnight tide tonight is not expected to reach the flood warning level. Areas most at risk include Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Flooding is possible between 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM on 13/03/2024. We are not expecting subsequent high tides to reach the flood warning level. Our incident response staff have closed flood gates in the area. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 07:38
Irish Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected around the high tide this lunchtime, Tuesday 12/03/2024 at 12:45 PM. Areas most at risk include Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Flooding is possible between 10:45 AM and 2:25 PM on 12/03/2024. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next two days and as a result we may issue further flood warnings. Our incident response staff have closed flood gates in the area. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2024 08:14
Irish Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected around the high tide this lunchtime, Monday 12/02/2024 between 11:15 AM and 3:00 PM. As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest at 1:15 PM. Most at risk is the Port Carlisle area. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next three days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2023 17:31
Irish Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected overnight on 01/10/2023 between 12:00 midnight and 02:00 AM. As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest overnight at 01:00 AM on 01/10/2023. Areas most at risk include Rockcliffe and Port Carlisle areas. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next four days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 01/10/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 22 Mar 2023 00:12
Irish Sea
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.

Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2020 15:50
Irish Sea
High still water level and a minor surge is expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between midnight on the 16/11/2020 and 01:00am tomorrow, 17/11/2020. Flooding to properties, roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/11/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 16:19
Irish Sea
A tidal surge is expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 11:30pm and midnight today, 15/11/2020. Flooding to properties, roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/11/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 06:29
Irish Sea
A tidal surge is expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 11:15am and 11:45am today 15/11/2020. Flooding to properties, roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. The Flood Warning level is also expected to be reached for the next high tide this evening, 15/11/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this afternoon, 15/11/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2020 15:25
Irish Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 10:45pm and 11:15pm today 14/11/2020. Flooding to properties, roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. The Flood Warning trigger is also expected to be met for the next high tide on Sunday 15/11/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/11/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 21 Aug 2020 16:00
Irish Sea
A Flood Warning is in force for the high tide on  22/08/2020, the tide is forecast to peak between 01:00 and 03:00. There is likely to be significant tidal spray and flooding may affect roads and properties along the coast.  People are warned to stay away from the coast .  Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to closely monitor the situation.

Flood Warning issued on 21 Aug 2020 08:45
Irish Sea
A Flood Warning is in force for the high tide on  21/08/2020, the tide is forecast to peak between 12:30 and 14:30. There is likely to be significant tidal spray and flooding may affect roads and properties along the coast.  People are warned to stay away from the coast .  Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We currently forecast that the high tide at approximately 02:00 on  22/08/20  will also be above the Flood Warning level and is likely that a further flood warning will be issued for this tide. We will continue to closely monitor the situation.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Aug 2020 16:22
Irish Sea
A Flood Warning is in force for the high tide on  21/08/2020, the tide is forecast to peak between 00:00-02:30. There is likely to be significant tidal spray, and flooding may affect roads and properties along the coast.  People are warned to stay away from the coast.  Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We currently forecast that the high tide at approximately 13:30 on  21/08/20  will also be above the Flood Warning level and it is likely that a further flood warning will be issued for this tide. We will continue to closely monitor the situation.

Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 07:41
Irish Sea
High still water level is expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Coastal conditions are expected to continue for two hours either side of the high tide at 13:12 today, 12/03/20. Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Mossband Hall, Eden estuary, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Wampool estuary, Waver estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Silloth. Coastal conditions should ease for the high tide 13/03/20 at 01:37. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated this evening, 12/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 17:32
Irish Sea
High still water level is expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Coastal conditions are expected to continue for two hours either side of the high tide at 00:45 tomorrow, 12/03/20. Tomorrow’s tide will also be at Flood Warning. Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Mossband Hall, Eden estuary, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Wampool estuary, Waver estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Silloth. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated in the morning, 12/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 07:52
Irish Sea
High still water level is expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Coastal conditions are expected to continue for two hours either side of the high tide at lunchtime today 12:30 today, 11/03/20. Tonight’s tide will also be at Flood Warning. Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Mossband Hall, Eden estuary, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Wampool estuary, Waver estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Silloth. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated this afternoon, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 17:36
Irish Sea
Tonight’s tide is not meeting any warning thresholds. However, tomorrow’s lunchtime tide is currently expected to reach Flood Warning. Coastal conditions are expected to continue for two hours either side of the high tide at 12:30 tomorrow lunchtime on 11/03/20. Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Mossband Hall, Eden estuary, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Wampool estuary, Waver estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Silloth. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 07:05
Irish Sea
Flooding is expected to affect Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Mossband Hall, Eden estuary, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Wampool estuary, Waver estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Silloth. Coastal conditions are expected to continue for two hours either side of the high tide at 11:45 on 10/03/20. This evenings tide will also be at Flood Alert. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 09:44
Irish Sea
A Flood Warning is in force as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between on the 11:00 and 15:00 on the 11/02/2020. Flooding to roads and farmland is expected at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Tonights tide 11/02/2020 is currently not forecast to reach Flood Warning, but a flood alert will remain in place. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Mossband Hall, Eden estuary, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Wampool estuary, Waver estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Silloth may be affected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing locks and flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated his afternoon, 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:00
Irish Sea
A Flood Warning is in force as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between on the 23:00 on the 10/02/2020 and 03:00 on the 11/02/2020. Flooding to roads and farmland is expected at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Tomorrow's tide 11/02/2020 is currently expected to reach Flood Warning between 11:00 and 15:00 on the 11/02/2020. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Mossband Hall, Eden estuary, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Wampool estuary, Waver estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Silloth may be affected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing locks and flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 07:06
Irish Sea
A Flood Warning is in force as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between on the 11:30 on the 10/02/2020 and 13:00 on the 10/02/2020. Flooding to roads and farmland is expected at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Tonight’s tide 10/02/2020 is currently expected to reach Flood Warning between 23:30 and 01:30 on the 11/02/2020. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Mossband Hall, Eden estuary, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Wampool estuary, Waver estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Silloth may be affected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing locks and flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated later today, 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:48
Irish Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect this part of the coast as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 09:30 on the 09/02/2020 and 12:00 on the 09/02/2020. Affected areas will be Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing locks and flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated this afternoon, 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:24
Irish Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect this part of the coast as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Affected areas will be Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing locks and flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated this afternoon, 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2020 15:58
Irish Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest tonight between 23.00 and 03:00 tomorrow 14/01/20. Flooding to properties, roads and farmland is expected between these times. The Rockcliffe, Longburgh, Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton and Skinburness areas will be at risk. Tomorrows high tides are not expected to reach Flood Warning level. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please avoid using low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 14/01/20.