A Flood Alert was issued for Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness on 24th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Duddon, River Crake, Mill Beck.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Esk at Cropple How rose 1.59m, peaking at 2.04m, while the River Duddon at Duddon Hall climbed 1.30m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 The rain will continue today and into this evening when it will clear Cumbria from midnight. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Duddon, Crake, Mill Beck and other watercourses from Coniston to Barrow-in-Furness including low lying areas around Ulpha, Duddon Bridge, Broughton in Furness, Kirkby-in-Furness, Dalton in Furness and Ulverston. We are closely monitoring the situation Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water This message will be upd
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cropple How | River Esk | +1.59m | 2.04m |
| Duddon Hall | River Duddon | +1.30m | 1.55m |
| Ulpha | River Duddon | +1.00m | 1.39m |
| Coniston Church Bridge | Church Beck | +0.64m | 1.31m |
| Galesyke | River Irt | +0.54m | 0.96m |
| Fitz Bridge | Dragley Beck | +0.37m | 0.52m |
| Allotments | Town Beck | +0.33m | 0.42m |
| Low Nibthwaite | River Crake | +0.32m | 0.73m |
| Town Beck Debris Screen | Town Beck | +0.21m | 0.22m |
| Brown Howe | Coniston Water | +0.10m | 1.38m |