A Flood Alert was issued for Rivers Caldew and Petteril in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness on 12th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Caldew, River Petteril.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Caldew at Skew Bridge rose 1.81m, peaking at 2.33m, while the River Caldew at Denton Holme climbed 1.52m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Caldew and Petteril from the Lakeland Fells to Carlisle including Greystoke, Newton Reigny, Plumpton, Stockdalewath, Sebergham and Denton Holme in Carlisle. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skew Bridge | River Caldew | +1.81m | 2.33m |
| Denton Holme | River Caldew | +1.52m | 1.83m |
| Cummersdale | River Caldew | +1.47m | 1.93m |
| Sebergham | River Caldew | +1.00m | 1.54m |
| Carlisle Raffles Avenue | Parham Beck | +0.97m | 1.00m |
| Newbiggin Bridge | River Petteril | +0.89m | 1.40m |
| Stockdalewath | Roe Beck | +0.84m | 1.13m |
| Harraby Green Business Park | River Petteril | +0.81m | 1.11m |
| Botcherby Bridge, Carlisle | River Petteril | +0.77m | 1.42m |
| Caldbeck Gill Beck Bridge | Gill Beck | +0.31m | 0.63m |