Flood Alert Info - Coast from Silloth to St Bees
Area Description
Low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 15:36
Irish Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves due to Storm Ashley may lead to flooding overnight.
Highest tide level is expected along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head at 2:15 AM on 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include Low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
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 9:00 AM on 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 08:55
Irish Sea
Flooding of roads, footpaths and low lying land is possible.
Highest tide level is expected along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven at 2:00 PM on 20/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
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.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 14:55
Irish Sea
Flooding of roads, footpaths and low lying land is possible.
Highest tide level is expected along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven at 12:45 AM on 19/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
We will close flood gates at Flimby and Well Lane 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 9:00 AM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 15:52
Irish Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves overnight may lead to flooding. The highest tide level from Silloth to St Bees Head is expected at 2:30 AM on 23/08/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven. We have closed flood gates at Flimby and Well Lane Maryport. 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 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 08:03
Irish Sea
We do not expect flooding during the high tide this afternoon, which is expected to peak at 02:15 PM. However, the following high tide tonight, which will peak at 02:30 AM on 23/08/24, may result in further flooding. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven. We have closed flood gates at Flimby and Well Lane Maryport. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 22/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2024 15:49
Irish Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves overnight may lead to flooding.
The highest tide level from Silloth to St Bees Head 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 low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
Further flooding is possible tomorrow afternoon due to higher than normal tides combined with strong winds and large waves.
We have closed flood gates at Flimby and Well Lane Maryport.
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 22/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 06:50
Irish Sea
Sunday morning's tide at 11:15 AM is higher than normal due to Storm Kathleen which is bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast.
Flooding is possible at the coastline from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven between 9:15 AM and 1:15 PM on 07/04/2024.
Sunday evening's high tide is not expected to reach the flood alert level but we are expecting higher than normal tides over at least the next 5 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 07:33
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at lunchtime today, at 01:30 PM on 13/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
Flooding is possible between 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM on 13/03/2024. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
We are closing flood gates in the area.
We are not expecting subsequent high tides to reach the flood alert level.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 15:35
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert 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 alert level.
Areas most at risk include low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
Flooding is possible between 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM on 13/03/2024, avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding during this period.
We are closing flood gates in the area.
We are not expecting subsequent high tides to reach the flood alert level.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 07:31
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at lunchtime today, at 12:45 PM on 12/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
Flooding is possible between 10:45 AM and 2:25 PM on 12/03/2024, avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding during this period.
We are closing flood gates in the area. We are expecting higher than normal tides until the middle of the week and as a result we may issue further alerts.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 08:41
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 2:00 PM on Tuesday 13/02/2024. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during the current period of spring tides. Flooding is possible at coastline from Silloth to St Bees between midday and 4:00 PM on 13/02/2024. We do not expect the next high tides to be higher than normal. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads, as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We continue to monitor levels closely and this message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 16:18
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 2:00 PM on Tuesday 13/02/2024. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during the current period of spring tides. Flooding is possible at coastline from Silloth to St Bees between midday and 4:00 PM on 13/02/2024. We do not expect Monday or Tuesday night's tide to be higher than normal. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads, as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We continue to monitor levels closely and this message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 08:29
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 1:15 PM on Monday 12/02/2024. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides. Flooding is possible at low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven between 11:15 AM and 3:15 PM on 12/02/2024. The following high tide on Monday night is not expected to be higher than normal. We will continue to monitor levels closely and have closed flood gates in the area. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Plan driving routes to avoid coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 07:21
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 11:15 AM on 13/11/2023. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides.
Flooding is possible at low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven between 09:15 AM and 01:15 PM on 13/11/2023.
Storm Debi is forecast to bring south-westerly force 11 winds and produce large onshore waves.
The following high tide is also expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and have closed flood gates in the area.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Plan driving routes to avoid coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 13/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2023 16:26
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 11:15 AM on 13/11/2023.
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides.
Flooding is possible at low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven between 09:15 AM and 01:15 PM on 13/11/2023.
Storm Debi is forecast to bring south-westerly force 11 winds and produce large onshore waves.
The following high tide is also expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and have closed flood gates in the area.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Plan driving routes to avoid coastal roads, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 13/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 12:17
Irish Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 03:12
Irish Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 30 Sep 2023 17:34
Irish Sea
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 Low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next four days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
We have closed locks and flood gates in the area.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 01/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2023 09:47
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert was issued due to the high tide forecast at 11:00 PM on 27/09/2023.
This alert will stay in effect through the day in anticipation of the high tide tonight at 11:45 PM on 28/09/2023.
No property flooding is expected.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 28/09/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2023 17:11
Irish Sea
Storm Agnes is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast.
This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely overnight on 27/09/2023 between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM.
No property flooding is expected.
After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. The following tide tomorrow morning is not forecast to trigger any alerts and as such it is expected that this alert will be removed.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 28/09/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Aug 2023 10:58
Irish Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 12 Apr 2023 00:13
Irish Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 21 Mar 2023 17:18
Irish Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 14 Jan 2023 15:43
Irish Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 02:37
Irish Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 10 Jan 2023 01:17
Irish Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 26 Oct 2022 11:33
Irish Sea
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest between 12:15 noon and 02:15 PM on 26/10/2022.
Areas most at risk include Low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts.
We are closing locks and flood gates in the area and will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 26/10/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Sep 2022 14:27
Irish Sea
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest overnight at 01:30 AM on 12/09/2022.
Areas most at risk include Low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
No property flooding is expected.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated Monday afternoon on 12/09/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 17:37
Irish Sea
The high tide tonight, at 02:04 AM Monday 21/02/2022, is again expected to reach alert level due to wave action and winds, as a result of the current Storm Franklin. Large waves and spray overtopping are forecast to cause flooding along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven. Impacts are possible 2 hours either side of high tide forecast, at 02:04 AM. Tomorrow lunchtime’s high tide is not currently expected to be problematic. 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 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 09:20
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 01:40 PM on 20/02/2022. Areas most at risk include low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven. Continuing strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping, flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. The forecast remains unsettled, the tide overnight at 02:00 am Monday, 21/02/2022 may meet the threshold for the Flood Alert. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to keep closely monitoring the situation and work with emergency services and local authorities. This message will be updated on Sunday afternoon, 20/02/2022 or if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 10:18
Irish Sea
Whilst we are not expecting any further flooding impacts on Saturday 19/02/2022,
the high tide at lunch time on Sunday 20/02/2022 is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us re-issuing a flood warning.
Areas most at risk include Low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
We will continue to work with emergency services and local authorities and to keep closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by Sunday morning 20/02/2022 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 16:11
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 along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven. Impacts are possible 2 hours either side of high tide forecast, at 12:20 AM, and we are also issuing a warning for this tide. 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 tomorrow morning 19/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 07:41
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 along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven. Impacts are possible 2 hours either side of high tide forecast, at 12:30 PM, and we will be issuing further warnings for this Lunchtime's tide. 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 07:00 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 16:02
Irish Sea
Tide levels are not expected to reach alert level for the next high tide, at just after midnight tonight, Thursday. However, due to Storm Eunice we are expecting the lunchtime tide tomorrow Friday to reach alert and in some cases warning level for some locations. With further unsettled weather we expect higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we are likely to issue further alerts and warnings. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert and any warnings as necessary. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 11:12
Irish Sea
Tide levels are not expecting to reach alert level for this (Thursday) lunchtime or midnight’s tide. However, with further unsettled weather and Storm Eunice forecast, we are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 to 3 days and as a result we are likely to issue further alerts and warnings. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert and any warnings as necessary. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated this afternoon, 17/02/2022, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 16:40
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 11:45 pm tonight, 16/02/2022. Storm Dudley is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast overnight tonight, 16/02/2022. Waves are forecast to cause flooding to low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven. Impacts are possible 2 hours either side of high tide forecast, at 11:45 midnight. With further unsettled and Storm Eunice forecast, we are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 to 4 days and as a result we are likely to issue further alerts and warnings. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert and any warning, as necessary. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2022 09:31
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast today on 03/01/2022.
Areas most at risk include low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
The highest tide level is expected at 11:45 AM on 03/01/2022 and will be accompanied by strong winds and large waves. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
The high tides over the next couple of days are not expected to reach the flood alert level; however further flood alerts may be required towards the end of the week.
We have closed flood gates in the area will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 04/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2022 11:32
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast overnight tonight on 02/01/2022.
Areas most at risk include low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven.
The highest tide level is expected at 11:15 PM on 02/01/2022 and will be accompanied by strong winds and large waves. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
The next high tide is also expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert.
We are closing flood gates in the area.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 03/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 15:18
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at midnight on 06/11/2021. 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 evening and tomorrow.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts and warnings.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated within 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 08:24
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 11:45 am on 06/11/2021. 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.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts and warnings.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated within 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2021 15:20
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 11:15 PM on 05/11/2021. 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.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts and warnings.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated within 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2021 16:47
Irish Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding of low lying coastal paths, roads and farmland is possible between 21:00 and 01:00 Sunday, 28/03/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying coastal footpaths and roads along the coastline.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 29/03/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2020 07:52
Irish Sea
High still water levels and a minor tidal surge are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 12 noon and 1:00pm today, 17/11/2020. Flooding to 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 low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven. The Flood Alert level is also expected to be met for the next high tide.
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 this afternoon, 17/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 15:55
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 16/11/2020 and 01:00am tomorrow, 17/11/2020. Flooding to 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 low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven. The Flood Alert level is also expected to be reached for the next high tide tomorrow lunchtime.
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 Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 07:22
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 11:30am and 12 noon today, 16/11/2020. Flooding to 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 low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven. The Flood Alert level is also forecast to be reached for the next high tide this evening.
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 this afternoon, 16/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 16:23
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 11:15pm and 11:45pm today, 15/11/2020. Flooding to 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 low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven.
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 Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 07:04
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 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 low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven.
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 this afternoon, 15/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 13:53
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 10:15pm and 10:45pm today, 14/11/2020. however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven. The Flood Alert trigger is also expected to be met for the next two high tides on Sunday 15/11/2020.
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, 15/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 07:42
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 low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven. 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 Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 17:33
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 Alert. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven. 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 Alert 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 12:30 today, 11/03/20. Tonight’s tide will also be at Flood Alert. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven. 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 Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 17:35
Irish Sea
Tonight’s tide is not meeting any warning thresholds. However, tomorrow’s lunchtime tide is currently expected to reach Flood Alert. 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 low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven. 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 Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 07:05
Irish Sea
High tides are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and winds. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven. 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 Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 10:34
Irish Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of Storm Dennis. Tides will be at their highest between 14:25 and 18:25 today, 15/02/2020. Flooding to roads and farmland is expected at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven may be affected.
Continuing strong winds will cause additional wave overtopping until after the high tide.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates at Skinburness, Flimby and Well Lane (Maryport).
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near the coast.
This message will be updated this evening, 15/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 16:23
Irish Sea
A flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 23:30 on 11/02/2020 and 04:00 on 12/02/2020. 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, 12/02/2020, is currently expected to reach Flood Alert between 11:30 and 16:00 on 12/02/2020. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven may be affected. 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 tomorrow morning, 12/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 11:07
Irish Sea
A flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 11:30 and 15:30 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. Tonight's tide, 11/02/2020, is currently expected to reach Flood Alert between 23:30 on 11/02/2020 and 04:00 on 12/02/2020. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven may be affected. 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 later today, 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:02
Irish Sea
A flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 23:30 on the 10/02/2020 and 03:30 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 Alert between 11:30 and 15:30 on the 11/02/2020. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven 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 tomorrow morning, 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 07:11
Irish Sea
A flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 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 Alert between 23:30 and 01:30 on the 11/02/2020. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven 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 Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 15:58
Irish Sea
A flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 23:00 on the 09/02/2020 and 01:00 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. Tomorrow lunchtimes tide 10/02/2020 is currently expected to reach Flood Alert between 11:30 and 13:30. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven 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, 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:03
Irish Sea
A flood alert has been issued. 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 09:30 on the 09/02/2020 and 13:30 on the 09/02/2020. Flooding to roads and farmland is expected at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven 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, 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:28
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 21:30 on the 08/02/20 and 01:30 on the 09/02/20. Flooding to roads and farmland is expected at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven 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, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 08:22
Irish Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding is possible today between 12:30 and 16:30. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven will be affected
Further tides are not forecast to reach 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 later today.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 16:43
Irish Sea
Tomorrows early morning tide 15th January 2020 is not expected to reach Flood Alert. However, the forecast for tomorrow afternoon's tide 15th January 2020 is currently expected to be at Flood Alert between 12:30 and 16:30. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven will be affected. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 15/01/2020
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 07:45
Irish Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding is possible today between 12:30 and 16:30. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven will be affected
Tomorrow afternoon’s tide will also reach Flood alert level. 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 15/01/20.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 15:58
Irish Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding is possible between 23:00 today and 03:00 tomorrow 14/01/20. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven will be affected
Tomorrow afternoon’s tide will also reach Flood alert level. 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 14/01/20.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2020 16:08
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 11:15 and 11:45am tomorrow, 11/01/20. Flooding is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Beckfoot, B5300 coast road at Dubmill Point, Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Harrington, Parton and Whitehaven will be affected
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating defences.
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 afternoon of 11/01/20