A Flood Warning was issued for Lancashire coastline at Sunderland, around Sunderland Point, Bazil Point and Potts Corner in Lancashire on 27th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Irish Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Lune at Lancaster Quay rose 3.98m, peaking at 6.20m, while the Broad Fleet at Pilling, Broadfleet climbed 0.89m.
Environment Agency advice issued
The Flood Warning has now been removed. However, a Flood Alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible. We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide. Flooding is possible from 10:30 to 12:30 on Tuesday 27 October 2026. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Quay | River Lune | +3.98m | 6.20m |
| Pilling, Broadfleet | Broad Fleet | +0.89m | 2.01m |
| Skerton Weir | River Lune | +0.73m | 1.54m |
| Preesall Pumping Station, Cockers Dyke | Cockers Dyke | +0.27m | 1.04m |
| Burrow Beck | Burrow Beck | +0.20m | 0.41m |
| Galgate | River Conder | +0.19m | 0.53m |
| Six Arches | River Wyre | +0.12m | 0.60m |
| Stoney Lane | Whitley Beck | +0.06m | 0.12m |