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Calder Bridge Flooding

Cumberland • Live river level monitoring on River Calder
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Calder Bridge today: Warning

River Calder at Calder Hall (0 km) is above its typical high. No official flood warning covers this location yet — check GOV.UK flood warnings and keep watching river levels.

Updated 2026-10-09 18:46:03 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Calder Bridge
Calder Bridge
Village in Cumbria, England

Calder Bridge is a small village in Cumbria in England. It is located between the hamlets of Gosforth and Beckermet and lies on the River Calder.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Calder Bridge’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
3 Oct 2026 09:20 Flood Alert
Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk
3 Oct 2026 09:16 Flood Alert
Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk
2 Oct 2026 15:52 Flood Alert
Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk
30 Sep 2026 08:52 Flood Alert
Coast from Gretna to Silloth
29 Sep 2026 15:27 Flood Alert
Coast from Gretna to Silloth
8 Jun 2026 16:59 Flood Alert
Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water

Does it flood near Calder Bridge?

Towns and villages near Calder Bridge with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Cleator Moor

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Calder Bridge

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Calder, about 10 m from the middle of Calder Bridge's gauges. It flows into the River Ehen about 2.3 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Calder nearest the middle of Calder Bridge's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Calder Bridge

Calder Bridge is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Calder, in Cumberland. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Calder is monitored by 1 station (Calder Hall). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Calder Bridge. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Low lying roads, residential & commercial properties adjacent the River Ehen at Braystones; Properties adjacent to the River Ehen at Low Mill; River Ehen at Egremont, Bleach Green, Ennerdale Mill, Bridge End, Vale View, Wood Bank and the Rugby Club; Properties adjacent to the River Ehen at Egremont, including the Beck Green, Bridge End, Croft Terrace and Cross Side areas.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 5 storm overflows within 5km of Calder Bridge. None of the 5 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Calder Bridge, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Calder Bridge

Calder Bridge gets about 1,118 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 138 mm; driest April, 59 mm). That is close to the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.2 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Calder Bridge

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2020-02-09 — Storm Ciara 09_02_2020 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-09 — Storm Ciara 09_02_2020 (Other)
  • 2013-01-26 — Calder Bridge 26th Jan 2013 (Drainage)
  • 2012-08-30 — Wellington 30th August 2012 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2012-08-30 — Gosforth 30th August 2012 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2012-08-30 — Beckermet 30th August 2012 (Main river)
  • 2012-08-30 — Seascale 30th August 2012 (Drainage)
  • 2012-08-30 — Middletown 30th August 2012 (Other)
  • 2012-08-30 — Blackbeck 30th August 2012 (Main river)
  • 2012-06-23 — Holmrook 23rd June 2012 (Main river)
  • 2009-11-19 — Low Mill, Ehen November 2009 flooding (Main river)
  • 2009-11-19 — Holmrook November 2009 flooding (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Calder Bridge today?

Current verdict: Warning. River Calder at Calder Hall (0 km) is above its typical high. No official flood warning covers this location yet — check GOV.UK flood warnings and keep watching river levels.

Which rivers affect Calder Bridge?

Calder Bridge has river level monitoring on River Calder — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Calder Bridge?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Calder Bridge flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 4 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2020. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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