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
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |