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Edenhall Flooding

Westmorland and Furness • Live river level monitoring on River Eamont
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1 river
4 warning areas
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Flood risk in Edenhall today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 15:11:35 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Edenhall
Edenhall
Village in Cumbria, England

Edenhall is a clustered village and former civil parish, now in the south-west of the parish of Langwathby, 800m to the north in the Westmorland and Furness district, in Cumbria, England. Edenhall has a church called St Cuthbert's Church. The name Edenhall originates from Eden Hall house, the seat of the Musgrave family of Hartley Castle, Cumberland many of whom were members of the House of Commons. In 1931 the civil parish had a population of 216. On 1 April 1934 the civil parish was merged into Langwathby.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
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The map of Edenhall’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
30 Sep 2026 08:51 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
29 Sep 2026 15:26 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
28 Sep 2026 09:15 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
27 Sep 2026 15:56 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
13 Sep 2026 09:27 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay
12 Sep 2026 16:49 Flood Alert
Coast at North Morecambe Bay

Does it flood near Edenhall?

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

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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 Edenhall

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Eamont, about 10 m from the middle of Edenhall's gauges. It flows into the River Eden about 1.5 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 Eamont nearest the middle of Edenhall'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 Edenhall

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

Monitoring Stations

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

Flood Warning Areas

There are 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Edenhall. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Low lying roads, agricultural land & isolated properties adjacent the River Eden at Edenhall; Properties adjacent to the River Eamont at Eamont Bridge, including the Kemplay Foot, Skirsgill Lane and Southwaite Green Mill areas; Properties lying along River Eamont at Eamont Bridge, Old Post Office Row and Eamont Park; Properties in Watson Terrace, Duke Street, Penrith Town Centre, Victoria Road, Glasson Court and Carleton Hall.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 14 storm overflows within 5km of Edenhall. None of the 13 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 Edenhall, 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 Edenhall

Edenhall gets about 903 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 101 mm; driest April, 50 mm). That is 22% 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), 2.1 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 Edenhall

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 — Edenhall Langwathby Storm Ciara 09/02/2020 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-09 — Storm Ciara Temple Sowerby 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 — Culgaith 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)
  • 2009-11-19 — Udford November 2009 flooding (Main river)
  • 2009-01-12 — Lowther Caravan Park Flooding 12_01_2009 (Main river)
  • 2005-01-07 — Brougham 08_01_2005 (Main river)
  • 2005-01-07 — Langwathby 08_01_2005 (Main river)
  • 2002-07-30 — Flooding 30_07_2002

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Edenhall today?

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

Which rivers affect Edenhall?

Edenhall has river level monitoring on River Eamont — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Edenhall?

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 Edenhall flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 5 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2009. 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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