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Flood Alert: Coast at Barrow in Furness - October 2026

📍 Westmorland and Furness 🌊 Irish Sea 📅 27 October 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for Coast at Barrow in Furness in Westmorland and Furness between 26th and 27th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Irish Sea.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Poaka Beck at Bow Bridge Abbey Road rose 0.54m, peaking at 0.72m, while the River Duddon at Duddon Hall climbed 0.47m.

Environment Agency advice issued

There is no longer a threat of flooding. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Bow Bridge Abbey Road Poaka Beck +0.54m 0.72m
Duddon Hall River Duddon +0.47m 1.01m
Town Beck Debris Screen Town Beck +0.35m 0.44m
Cartmel Wheelhouse Bridge Eea River +0.21m 0.88m
Fitz Bridge Dragley Beck +0.15m 0.37m
Allotments Town Beck +0.14m 0.34m
Butts Beck James Terrace Poaka Beck +0.07m 0.08m
Dalton Cricket Club The Yarl +0.06m 0.29m

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.