A Flood Warning was issued for Lancashire coastline at Sunderland, around Sunderland Point, Bazil Point and Potts Corner in Lancashire on 26th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Irish Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Lune at Lancaster Quay rose 3.99m, peaking at 6.20m, while the Broad Fleet at Pilling, Broadfleet climbed 0.82m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is expected from 22:00 to Midnight on Monday 26 October 2026. Locations most affected will be Oxcliffe Hill Farm, Heaton, Bazil Point, Sunderland Point, Sunderland Brows Farm and Alderley Bank. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Quay | River Lune | +3.99m | 6.20m |
| Pilling, Broadfleet | Broad Fleet | +0.82m | 2.24m |
| Galgate | River Conder | +0.78m | 1.12m |
| Skerton Weir | River Lune | +0.73m | 1.54m |
| Six Arches | River Wyre | +0.58m | 1.06m |
| Preesall Pumping Station, Cockers Dyke | Cockers Dyke | +0.41m | 1.18m |
| Burrow Beck | Burrow Beck | +0.34m | 0.57m |
| Stoney Lane | Whitley Beck | +0.16m | 0.21m |