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Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther Flooding

Westmorland and Furness • Live river level monitoring on River Lowther
1 monitoring station
1 river
6 warning areas
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Flood risk in Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 13:01:18 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther

Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Lowther, in Westmorland and Furness. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
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0345 988 1188
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Recent Flood Events
30 Sep 2026 08:51 Flood Alert
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29 Sep 2026 15:26 Flood Alert
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28 Sep 2026 09:15 Flood Alert
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13 Sep 2026 09:27 Flood Alert
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Does it flood near Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther?

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

Penrith

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 Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Lowther, about 20 m from the middle of Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther's gauges. It flows into the River Eamont about 1.4 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 Lowther nearest the middle of Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther'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.

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Flood Monitoring in Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther

Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Lowther, in Westmorland and Furness. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

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

Flood Warning Areas

There are 6 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties lying along River Eamont at Eamont Bridge, Old Post Office Row and Eamont Park; Properties adjacent to the River Eamont at Eamont Bridge, including the Kemplay Foot, Skirsgill Lane and Southwaite Green Mill areas; Properties in Watson Terrace, Duke Street, Penrith Town Centre, Victoria Road, Glasson Court and Carleton Hall; Low lying roads, agricultural land & isolated properties adjacent the River Eden at Edenhall.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 17 storm overflows within 5km of Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther. None of the 16 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther, 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 Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther

Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther gets about 984 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 121 mm; driest April, 51 mm). That is 15% drier than 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), 1.1 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 Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther

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)
  • 2020-02-09 — Edenhall Langwathby Storm Ciara 09/02/2020 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-09 — Clifton Storm Ciara 2020 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-09 — Storm Ciara Brougham Castle 09-02-2020 (Main river)
  • 2015-12-05 — Sockbridge Mill 05_12_2015 (Main river)
  • 2015-12-05 — Melkinthorpe 05_12_2015 (Main river)
  • 2015-12-05 — Edenhall & Langwathby 05_12_2015 (Main river)
  • 2015-12-05 — Eamont Bridge & Brougham 05_12_2015 (Main river)
  • 2015-12-05 — Askham 05_12_2015 (Main river)
  • 2009-11-19 — Sockbridge November 2009 flooding (Main river)
  • 2009-11-19 — Askham Mill 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 Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther?

Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther has river level monitoring on River Lowther — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther?

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 Eamont Bridge, Beehive, River Lowther flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 12 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2015. 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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