1. Home
  2. Flood Warnings
  3. Cumbria
  4. Coast At Duddon Estuary

Flood Alert Info - Coast at Duddon estuary

Area Description

Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme.
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.
Get a Flood Insurance Quote for your Home
Get a Quote  
There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
View current UK flood warnings

Area Covered by this Flood Alert

The orange highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Alert.
Download the Flood Assist App
Download the Flood Assist App to view current flood warnings, check your flood risk, and create your digital flood action plan.
Download Our App
Sign up for Live Flood Warnings & Alerts
Sign up to receive live flood warning and alert updates for your location using data from the EA, SEPA and NRW.
Sign Up for Flood Warnings

Flood Alert History

Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
We can provide a Flood Insurance Quote for properties in the Millom area
Get a Quote  

Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 15:37
Irish Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves due to Storm Ashley may lead to flooding overnight. Highest tide level is expected to be at 1:45 AM on 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. After the high tide overnight‚ the weather is more settled and no further flooding is expected. 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 18 Oct 2024 14:55
Irish Sea
Flooding of roads, footpaths and low lying land is possible. Highest tide level is expected to be at Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme at 00:30 AM on 19/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time. 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 15:51
Irish Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves overnight may lead to flooding. The highest tide level at the Duddon estuary is expected at 2:15 AM on 23/08/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include the Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. We do not expect to see similar impacts from the high tide tomorrow afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Be careful along 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 08:15
Irish Sea
We do not expect flooding during the high tide this afternoon, which is expected to peak at 13:45 PM. However, a high tide, strong winds and large waves may lead to further flooding during the high tide tonight, which will peak at 02:15 AM on 23/08/24. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 16:00 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 at the Duddon estuary is expected at 1:30 AM on 22/08/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk include Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. We do not expect to see similar impacts from the high tide tomorrow afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Be careful along 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 13 Mar 2024 07:33
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the lunchtime high tide forecast today at 01:00 PM on 13/03/2024. Areas most at risk include the Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. Flooding is possible between 11:00 AM and 03:00 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 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 01:00 PM on 13/03/2024. The overnight tide tonight is not expected to reach the flood alert level. Areas most at risk include the Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. Flooding is possible between 11:00 AM and 03:00 PM on 13/03/2024, avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding during this period. 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 lunchtime high tide forecast today at 12:30 PM on 12/03/2024. Areas most at risk include the Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. Flooding is possible between 10:30 AM and 02:30 PM on 12/03/2024, avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding during this period. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next two days 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 30 Sep 2023 17:39
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 Kirkby in Furness. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next four days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. 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 1 Sep 2023 13:13
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 23:42
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 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 issuing a flood warning. Areas most at risk include Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water. 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 17:09
Irish Sea
The flood alert remains in force due to further unsettled weather forecast over the weekend. The tide levels overnight tonight, at 0:55 am on the 19/02/2022, are not expected to reach flood alert level. Due to Storm Eunice bringing storm force winds, large waves, and spray overtopping on the coast, these may still cause flooding along the coast from of the Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. We are currently expecting higher than normal tides on Sunday and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. 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. Plan driving routes to avoid coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 07:15
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 12:30 PM on Friday 18/02/2022, with impacts possible two hours before and after 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. We are also issuing a flood warning for the coast in this area. We expect this unsettled weather to affect the coast over the next few days. Tonight’s high tide is not expected to require a flood alert, but we are likely to issue further alerts/warnings over the next 2-3 days, depending on the conditions that occur. We will continue to monitor levels closely and our incident support staff will be out checking defences and closing gates where 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 this afternoon, Friday, 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 16:42
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 coastline of the Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme. 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 6 Dec 2021 07:07
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 12:30pm 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 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 alerts 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 Alert issued on 4 Dec 2021 07:02
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 11.00am 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 Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 15:16
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 08:23
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 16:52
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 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 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 16 Nov 2020 15:59
Irish Sea
High still water level and a minor 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 tonight and 00:30am 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 Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness. 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 15 Nov 2020 17:24
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 11:00pm and 11:30pm 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 Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness. 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 07:15
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 Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness. 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 14:16
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 Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness. The Flood Alert trigger is also expected to be met for the next high tide tomorrow morning, 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 07:41
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 low lying land, roads and coastal paths at 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 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 Warning therefore this Flood Alert will also remain in place. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at 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 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 Warning therefore this Flood Alert will also remain in place. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land, roads and coastal paths at 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 this afternoon, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 17:30
Irish Sea
Tonight’s tide is not meeting any warning thresholds. However, tomorrow’s lunchtime tide is currently expected to reach Flood Warning and therefore the Flood Alert will also remain in force. 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 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 tomorrow morning, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 06:55
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 Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness. Coastal conditions are expected to continue for two hours either side of the high tide at 11:45 on 10/03/20. Tomorrow’s lunchtime 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 11 Feb 2020 10:59
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 11:00 and 15:00 on the 11/02/2020. Tonight's tide 11/02/2020 is currently expected to reach Flood Alert between 23:00 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. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness 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 updated later today, 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:01
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 22:30 on the 10/02/2020 and 02:30 on the 11/02/2020. Tomorrow's tide 11/02/2020 is currently expected to reach Flood Alert between 10:30 and 14:30 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. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness 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 Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 07:19
Irish Sea
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds today’s lunchtime tide will reach flood alert. Tides will be at their highest between 11:00 on the 10/02/2020 and 13:00 on the 10/02/2020. Tonight’s tide 10/02/2020 is currently expected to reach Flood Alert between 23:30 and 01:30 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. Low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness 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 16:11
Irish Sea
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds tonight’s tide will be high but may not quite reach flood alert. Tides will be at their highest between 23:00 on the 09/02/2020 and 01:00 on the 10/02/2020. Tomorrow lunchtimes tide 10/02/2020 is currently expected to reach Flood Alert between 11:30 and 13:30. 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 Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness 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 08:10
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 09:00 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 Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness 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 16:40
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 Millom, Millom Marsh, Duddon Bridge, A595, Foxfield, Angerton Marsh, Kirkby-in-Furness and Askam-in-Furness 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.