A Flood Alert was issued for Rivers Wampool and Ellen in Cumberland on 12th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Wampool, River Ellen.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Caldew at Cummersdale rose 1.47m, peaking at 1.93m, while the Wiza Beck at Wiza Beck Storage Basin, Wigton climbed 1.33m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . The 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 near rivers Wampool, Ellen and other watercourses from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving throu
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cummersdale | River Caldew | +1.47m | 1.93m |
| Wiza Beck Storage Basin, Wigton | Wiza Beck | +1.33m | 1.51m |
| Sebergham | River Caldew | +1.00m | 1.54m |
| Carlisle Raffles Avenue | Parham Beck | +0.97m | 1.00m |
| Station Road, Wigton | Wiza Beck | +0.90m | 1.15m |
| Stockdalewath | Roe Beck | +0.84m | 1.13m |
| Bull Gill | River Ellen | +0.71m | 1.15m |
| Blennerhasset Bridge | River Ellen | +0.34m | 1.02m |
| Caldbeck Gill Beck Bridge | Gill Beck | +0.31m | 0.63m |