A Flood Warning was issued for Cumbrian coastline at Barrow in Furness, around Biggar, Rampside and Vickerstown in Westmorland and Furness on 26th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Irish Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Poaka Beck at Bow Bridge Abbey Road rose 0.51m, peaking at 0.72m, while the River Duddon at Duddon Hall climbed 0.47m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected from 22:30 on Monday 26/10/2026 to 01:30 on Tuesday 27/10/2026 . Locations most affected will be Barrow in Furness including West Shore Park, Biggar Bank Road, Biggar, Tummer Hill Marshes, Rampside, Roa Island and Vickerstown. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid seafronts and harbours due to wave overtopping and spray containing debris. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow Bridge Abbey Road | Poaka Beck | +0.51m | 0.72m |
| Duddon Hall | River Duddon | +0.47m | 1.01m |
| Town Beck Debris Screen | Town Beck | +0.35m | 0.44m |
| Cartmel Wheelhouse Bridge | Eea River | +0.21m | 0.88m |
| Fitz Bridge | Dragley Beck | +0.13m | 0.37m |
| Allotments | Town Beck | +0.11m | 0.34m |
| Butts Beck James Terrace | Poaka Beck | +0.07m | 0.08m |