A Flood Alert was issued for Rivers Esk and Irthing in Cumberland, Northumberland, Westmorland and Furness on 12th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Esk, River Irthing.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Eden at Linstock rose 2.84m, peaking at 3.38m, while the River Irthing at Greenholme climbed 2.21m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . The current band of rain will clear to the south by this evening. Tonight will then have variable cloud with patchy rain in the early hours, which will fall wintry on higher ground. Staying windy. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads on the rivers Esk and Irthing and other watercourses, including low lying areas around Longtown and Brampton. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linstock | River Eden | +2.84m | 3.38m |
| Greenholme | River Irthing | +2.21m | 2.55m |
| Canonbie | River Esk | +2.03m | 2.72m |
| Great Corby | River Eden | +1.90m | 2.73m |
| Durranhill Pumping Station | Durranhill Beck | +1.88m | 2.69m |
| Haltwhistle | River Tyne | +1.62m | 2.07m |
| Hynam Bridge | River Gelt | +1.01m | 1.36m |
| Brampton Moat Side | Brampton Beck | +0.40m | 0.44m |
| Warwick Bridge | Trout Beck | +0.34m | 0.40m |