A Flood Alert was issued for Lower River Eden in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness between 12th and 13th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Eden.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Eden at Linstock rose 2.84m, peaking at 3.38m, while the River Eden at Sands Centre, Carlisle climbed 2.82m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Due to recent rainfall, river levels remain high. This morning will be cloudy with showers, these wintry on higher ground. The afternoon will continue cloudy with patchy rain. Showers will ease this evening leaving a largely dry night with clear spells and variable cloud. We expect levels to remain high in the area throughout the day but no further impacts are expected. Flooding is possible on 13 March 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the river Eden and its tributaries from its confluence with the River Irthing through Crosby-on-Eden and Carlisle to the Solw
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linstock | River Eden | +2.84m | 3.38m |
| Sands Centre, Carlisle | River Eden | +2.82m | 3.55m |
| Sheepmount | River Eden | +2.41m | 3.43m |
| Great Corby | River Eden | +1.90m | 2.73m |
| Durranhill Pumping Station | Durranhill Beck | +1.88m | 2.69m |
| Skew Bridge | River Caldew | +1.81m | 2.33m |
| Denton Holme | River Caldew | +1.52m | 1.83m |
| Carlisle Raffles Avenue | Parham Beck | +0.97m | 1.00m |
| Botcherby Bridge, Carlisle | River Petteril | +0.77m | 1.42m |