A Flood Alert was issued for Rivers Wampool and Ellen in Cumberland on 24th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Wampool, River Ellen.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Wiza Beck at Wiza Beck Storage Basin, Wigton rose 2.29m, peaking at 2.44m, while the River Ellen at Bull Gill climbed 1.59m.
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 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 through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 25 March 2026 or as the situation c
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiza Beck Storage Basin, Wigton | Wiza Beck | +2.29m | 2.44m |
| Bull Gill | River Ellen | +1.59m | 1.99m |
| Cummersdale | River Caldew | +1.51m | 1.93m |
| Station Road, Wigton | Wiza Beck | +1.46m | 1.68m |
| Sebergham | River Caldew | +1.07m | 1.56m |
| Blennerhasset Bridge | River Ellen | +0.89m | 1.56m |
| Carlisle Raffles Avenue | Parham Beck | +0.71m | 0.74m |
| Stockdalewath | Roe Beck | +0.70m | 0.94m |
| Caldbeck Gill Beck Bridge | Gill Beck | +0.39m | 0.69m |