Silloth to St Bees including Maryport, Flimby, Workington and Whitehaven.
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Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
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 Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven areas. We have closed flood gates at Flimby and Maryport. 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.
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 Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven areas. We have closed flood gates at Flimby and Maryport. 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.
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.
Irish Sea
The high tide tonight, at 12:20 AM Saturday 19/02/2022, is again higher than normal, due to Storm Eunice bringing storm force winds, large waves, and spray overtopping on the coast. Large waves and spray overtopping are forecast to cause flooding and damage along the coast at Maryport, Flimby, Workington and Whitehaven. Impacts are possible 2 hours either side of high tide forecast, at 12:20 AM. We do not expect to see similar impacts for tomorrow Saturday lunchtime’s high tide, but further unsettled weather is forecast and as a result we may issue further alerts and warnings over the next 2 to 3 days. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Irish Sea
Today, 18/02/2022, Lunchtime's tide at 12:30 PM is higher than normal due to Storm Eunice bring storm force winds, large waves, and spray overtopping on the coast. Large waves and spray overtopping are forecast to cause flooding and damage along the coast at Maryport, Flimby, Workington and Whitehaven. Impacts are possible 2 hours either side of high tide forecast, at 12:30 PM. We do not expect to see similar impacts for tonight’s high tide, but further unsettled weather is forecast as a result we may issue further alerts and warnings over the next 2 to 3 days. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 7:00 PM on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes