Flood Alert Info - Rivers Wampool and Ellen
Area Description
Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.
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 23 Aug 2024 06:57
River Wampool, River Ellen
Heavy rainfall in the early hours have caused rising river levels which may lead to flooding of land and road. Flooding is possible from 6:00 AM on 23/08/2024. Weather conditions are expected to improve throughout the morning and no flood warnings are expected.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00am 24/8/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Aug 2024 06:01
River Wampool, River Ellen
Heavy rainfall in the early hors have caused rising river levels which may lead to flooding of land and road. Flooding is possible from 6:00 AM on 23/08/2024. Weather conditions are expected to improve throughout the morning and no flood warnings are expected.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00am 24/8/24 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 11:43
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen are now expected to fall through today, Thursday 23/05/24, following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham. Some further rainfall is forecast today, Thursday 23/05/2024. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 07:23
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen, due to heavy rainfall. Further rain is expected throughout the day.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, we are checking rivers for blockages in the area and are clearing debris from weed screens.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on Tuesday 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 08:39
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are rising on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.
Further rainfall is forecast this morning. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area and will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM tomorrow 15/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 21:19
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels will remain high overnight on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to rainfall and storm Jocelyn.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham. However we do not expect any flooding to properties.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 17:00
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are high on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.
Flooding is possible at Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham from 5:00 PM on 23/01/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening.
The Rivers Wampool and Ellen are expected to remain high today (23/01/2024) however we do not expect any flooding to properties.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 19:15
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are high on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to Storm Gerrit. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Wampool and Ellen, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.
Flooding is possible this evening, 27/12/2023. Further showery rainfall is forecast throughout the evening, and river levels are expected to remain high.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area, if required we will issue any flood warnings necessary.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 16:10
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to Storm Gerrit.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Wampool and Ellen, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.
Flooding is possible from the early hours of the morning on Wednesday 27/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day, and river levels are expected to remain high. Flood warnings are possible.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 03:00 PM on 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 07:23
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are high on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.
Further heavy showers are forecast throughout this morning before easing this afternoon. River levels will remain high during this time before receding later today.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 16:44
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels remain high on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to heavy rainfall.
Areas that remain at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham.
The Flood Alert will remain in place overnight as we expect further heavy showers to affect the region, keeping river levels high.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 14:35
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are high on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham from 2:30pm on 13/11/2023.
Further heavy showers are forecast throughout this afternoon and into this evening which will keep river levels high.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2023 06:43
River Wampool, River Ellen
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 1 Jan 2023 03:19
River Wampool, River Ellen
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 20 Feb 2022 19:43
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels remain high on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham. Further rainfall is forecast overnight, 20/02/2022 but we expect river levels to begin dropping. We are closely monitoring these river levels and our staff are out clearing blockages. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 14:12
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are rising on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to heavy rainfall overnight and this morning, 20/02/2022. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon, 20/02/2022. River levels may rise further, and we are closely monitoring these river levels and our staff are out clearing blockages. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 06:37
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen overnight on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to heavy rainfall and have exceeded the Flood Alert threshold. This means flooding of low lying land and roads is possible and may affect locations from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham during today 31/12/21. The forecast for today is to be drier and therefore river levels will start to recede.
Further showery rainfall is forecast throughout tomorrow (Saturday) but we do not expect any further flooding impacts.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and we continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths, roads and bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2021 20:12
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels remain stable but high on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to the heavy rainfall. Flooding will continue to affect locations near the Rivers Wampool and Ellen, with low lying land expected to be most affected. Other watercourses from Dalston to Maryport also remain affected (including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham). We will continue to monitor levels closely and our staff are out clearing blockages. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow 29/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2021 18:04
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are high on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Wampool and Ellen, with low lying land expected to be most affected. Other watercourses from Dalston to Maryport are also expected to be affected (including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham). River levels are expected to remain high as further rain is expected until Friday 29/10/21. We will continue to monitor levels closely and our staff are out clearing blockages. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow, 28/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2021 17:39
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are high on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Wampool and Ellen, with low lying land expected to be most affected. Other watercourses from Dalston to Maryport are also expected to be affected (including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham). The Rivers Wampool and Ellen are expected to rise overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning, 27/10/2021 and may rise further due to further rain that is expected until Friday 29/10/21.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and our staff are out clearing blockages. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on 27/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 18:10
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are high on the Rivers Wampool and Ellen due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Rivers Wampool and Ellen, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses from Dalston to Maryport (including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham).
The Rivers Wampool and Ellen have risen today (05/10/2021) but we do not expect any flooding to properties.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 06/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 20:27
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are rising at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton river gauge during tonight 03/02/21, as a result of rain forecast for this evening and overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible in the early hours and tomorrow morning, 04/02/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries. There is some rain forecast tomorrow morning, 04/02/21 , so river levels could remain high for the morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow 04/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 06:37
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton river gauge as a result of heavy overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 03/02/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast later today and overnight. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 18:37
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have now fallen at the Station Road Innovia river gauge in Wigton. However, with more rainfall expected this evening and overnight (28/01/21) river levels are expected to rise again. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow (29/01/21), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 07:52
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton river gauge as a result of heavy overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 08:00 today, 28/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast later today and overnight. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:56
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are falling but remain high as a result of Storm Christoph at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries. River levels have fallen significantly this afternoon but further rainfall is forecast overnight tonight, 20/01/21, and into Thursday morning and as such the Flood Alert will remain in place overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated tomorrow, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 12:40
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels remain high as a result of Storm Christoph but are beginning to fall at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries.
River levels are expected to fall but further rainfall is forecast throughout Wednesday and into Thursday morning and as such still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers.
This message will be updated this evening, 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 14:58
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 14:45 today, 19/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast throughout today and overnight. We expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 21:46
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton river gauge as a result of Storm Bella. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight into tomorrow morning, Sunday 27/12/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours. We expect river levels to rise until 03:00 tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 27/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2020 06:25
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton, and Bullgill river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation as further intermittent rainfall is forecast throughout today (24/11/2020). Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 18:46
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight, 03/10/2020. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/10/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 18:18
River Wampool, River Ellen
We are expecting it to be windy tonight with further spells of rain. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is remains tonight, 21/02/2020 into tomorrow 22/02/20. Low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas may be affected. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 14:50
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton, river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall on already wet ground. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible for the remainder of today 21/02/20 into tomorrow 22/02/20. Low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 07:45
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have started to rise following overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue today, 20/02/2020. Low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas may be affected. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries. We expect river levels to begin to fall later this afternoon and evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 20/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 18:25
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and low lying land is expected this evening, 19/02/20. Low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas may be affected. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight and into tomorrow morning and we expect river levels to remain high throughout tomorrow 20/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 18:14
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible this evening and overnight. Low lying land and roads are at risk in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries.
We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 07:02
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Wiza Storage Basin river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas affected will be low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast until lunch time today, 09/02/2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 16:39
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Station Road Innovia, Wigton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today 11/01/2020 and tomorrow 12/01/2020 in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 20:18
River Wampool, River Ellen
The heavy rainfall has now cleared the County and river levels are now falling at the Wiza storage basin and Station Road gauges. We are closely monitoring the situation. The forecast for tomorrow, 11/12/2019 is for scattered showers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 17:53
River Wampool, River Ellen
River levels have risen at the Station Road gauge. Areas affected will be low lying land and roads in the Wigton, Waverton, Abbeytown, Blennerhasset, Dearham, Maryport and Allonby areas. High river levels are possible on the River Wampool, Wiza Beck, Speet Gill, River Waver, River Ellen, Row Beck, Gill Beck, Eel Sike, Crookhurst Beck and their tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening, 10/12/2019, until around 8pm.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.