Flood Warning Info - Cumbrian coastline at North Morecambe Bay, along the coast from Roosebeck to Carnforth
Area Description
North Morecambe Bay including Roosebeck, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, East Plain Farm, Arnside and Sandside.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 13 Mar 2024 07:40
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected around the high tide this lunchtime, Wednesday 13/03/2024 at 01:00 PM.
Areas most at risk include Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside.
Flooding is possible between 11:00 AM and 3:00 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, Morecambe Bay
This Flood Warning remains in force due to the high tide forecast at lunchtime tomorrow, at 01:00 PM on 13/03/2024. The overnight tide tonight is not expected to reach the flood warning level.
Areas most at risk include Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside.
Flooding is possible between 11:00 AM and 3:00 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 07:37
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected around the high tide this lunchtime, Tuesday 12/03/2024 at 12:30 PM.
Areas most at risk include Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside.
Flooding is possible between 10:30 AM and 2:30 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 30 Sep 2023 18:04
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
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 Canal Foot.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next four days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
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 31 Aug 2023 12:28
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
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 20 Mar 2023 22:57
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
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 24 Dec 2022 11:59
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 06:43
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
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 Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside.
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 15:49
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
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 Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside. 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.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Aug 2020 16:01
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
A Flood Warning is in force for the high tide on 22/08/2020, the tide is forecast to peak between 00:45-02:45. Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Significant tidal spray and flooding may affect roads and properties along the coast. Flooding is expected to affect Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside. 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, Morecambe Bay
A Flood Warning is in force for the high tide on 21/08/2020, the tide is forecast to peak between 12:30-14:30. Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Significant tidal spray and flooding may affect roads and properties along the coast. Flooding is expected to affect Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside. 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 20 Aug 2020 16:22
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
A Flood Warning is in force for the high tide on 21/08/2020, the tide is forecast to peak between 00:00–02:00. Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Significant tidal spray and flooding may affect roads and properties along the coast. Flooding is expected to affect Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside. 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 13:00 on 21/08/20 will also be above the Flood Warning level due to the continuing strong winds and wave overtopping. A further flood warning may be issued for this tide. We will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 07:40
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
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 Roosebeck, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Crake estuary, Rusland Valley, Leven estuary, Eea estuary, Flookburgh, East Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Kent estuary, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside. 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 17:31
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
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 Roosebeck, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Crake estuary, Rusland Valley, Leven estuary, Eea estuary, Flookburgh, East Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Kent estuary, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside. 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 07:28
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
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 12:15 today, 11/03/20. Tonight’s tide will also be at Flood Warning. Flooding is expected to affect Roosebeck, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Crake estuary, Rusland Valley, Leven estuary, Eea estuary, Flookburgh, East Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Kent estuary, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside. 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 11 Feb 2020 10:35
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
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 today 11/02/2020. Tonight's tide is not expected to reach Flood Warning however a Flood Alert remains in force. Tides will be at their highest between 23:00 11/02/2020 and 03:00 12/02/2020. Flooding to properties/roads and farmland is possible. Conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Areas affected will be Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated this afternoon 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2019 18:45
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides. Tides will be at their highest tonight between 23.15 hours on 30 September 2019 and 03.15 hours on 1 October 2019, flooding to properties, roads and farmland is expected between these times. Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside areas are at risk.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue with tomorrow's midday tide expected to reach Flood Alert levels.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/10/2019, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2019 10:16
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
The high tide at lunchtime today, Monday 30/09/19, for this area of the coast is not expected to reach flood warning level. The warning remains in place because the forecast for the high tide overnight Monday into Tuesday is expected to exceed the alert threshold and is currently forecast to reach Flood Warning level. Flooding to properties, roads and farmland is possible as a result. Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside areas are at risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated this afternoon.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2019 18:08
Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides. Tides will be at their highest between 22:45 hours today and 02:45 hours tomorrow, flooding to properties, roads and farmland is expected between these times. Roa Island, Rampside, A5087 coast road, Aldingham, South Ulverston, Canal Foot, Greenodd, Cark, West Plain Farm, Grange-over-Sands, Meathop, Milnthorpe, B5282 coast road, Sandside and Arnside areas are at risk.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue with tomorrow's lunch time tide expected to reach Flood Alert levels.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/09/2019, or as the situation changes.