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Flood Alert: Upper River Eden - 12th March 2026

📍 North Yorkshire, Westmorland and Furness 🌊 River Eden 📅 12 March 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for Upper River Eden in North Yorkshire, Westmorland and Furness on 12th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Eden.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Eden at Temple Sowerby rose 2.63m, peaking at 3.23m, while the River Eden at Appleby climbed 2.48m.

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 river Eden and other watercourses, from Kirkby Stephen to Temple Sowerby including low lying areas around Brough, Warcop, Great Ormside and Appleby.  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

StationRiverRisePeak
Temple Sowerby River Eden +2.63m 3.23m
Appleby River Eden +2.48m 2.77m
Lunes Bridge River Lune +2.08m 2.79m
Great Musgrave Bridge River Eden +2.07m 2.37m
Kirkby Stephen River Eden +2.00m 2.28m
Bampton Grange River Lowther +1.32m 1.81m
Udford New River Eamont +1.05m 1.65m
Moorhouse Trout Beck +0.61m 0.81m
Burnbanks Haweswater Beck +0.08m 0.17m

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.