Flood Warning Info - Cumbrian coastline at Duddon estuary, at Haverigg to Duddon Bridge, Foxfield, Dunnerholme

Area Description

Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Arnaby Marsh, Foxfield Farm, Sandside and Dunnerholme.

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 1 Sep 2023 13:14

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 21 Mar 2023 23:56

Irish Sea

Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2022 07:28

Irish Sea

This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 12:30 PM on Friday 18/02/2022. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Storm Eunice is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. The forecast is for strong winds throughout the day. This may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. We do not expect to see similar impacts for tonight’s high tide but forecasts indicate further warnings may be issued over the next few days, particularly on Sunday lunchtime. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.

Flood Warning issued on 6 Dec 2021 07:07

Irish Sea

This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 12:30 PM on 06/12/2021. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The forecast is for strong winds throughout the day. This may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. We do not expect to see similar impacts for this evening's high tides but forecasts indicate further warnings may be issued Tuesday through to Wednesday. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.

Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2021 07:01

Irish Sea

This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 11:00 AM on 04/12/2021. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. The forecast is for strong winds throughout the day. This may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this morning. We do not expect to see similar impacts for this evening's or tomorrow's high tides. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.

Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 06:35

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 10:45am and 11:15am 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 Haverigg, Millom, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Sandside Kirkby-in-Furness and Dunnerholme 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 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 15:38

Irish Sea

A large 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 10:15pm and 10:45pm 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 Haverigg, Millom, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Sandside Kirkby-in-Furness and Dunnerholme areas. The Flood Warning level 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 and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/11/2020, or as the situation changes.

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 Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness. 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 Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness. 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 Feb 2020 10:15

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 11:00 and 15:00 on the 11/02/2020. Tonight's tide 11/02/2020 is not expected to reach Flood Warning however a Flood Alert will remain in force. Tide's will be at their highest between 23:00 on the 11/02/2020 and 03:00 on the 12/02/2020. Affected areas will be the Haverigg, Millom, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Sandside Kirkby-in-Furness and Dunnerholme 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 later today 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.