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Greenholme Flooding

Cumberland • Live river level monitoring on River Irthing
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Greenholme today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-10 04:45:17 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Greenholme
Greenholme
Hamlet in Cumbria, England

Greenholme is a hamlet in Cumbria, England.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Greenholme’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 Greenholme?

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

Brampton

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 Greenholme

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Irthing, about 20 m from the middle of Greenholme's gauges. It flows into the River Eden about 3.1 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 Irthing nearest the middle of Greenholme'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 Greenholme

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Irthing is monitored by 1 station (Greenholme). 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 Greenholme. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Cairn Beck and Trout Beck at Warwick Bridge, Warwick Mill, King George Court and Waters Meet areas; Low lying roads, agricultural land and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden at Warwick Bridge, Holme House, Bridge End and Holme Eden Hall; Low lying roads, agricultural land and residential properties adjacent to the River Eden at Warwick Bridge, Warwick Park and Holme Eden Gardens area; Low lying land, roads and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden between Newby East and Low Crosby.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 16 storm overflows within 5km of Greenholme. None of the 15 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 Greenholme, 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 Greenholme

Greenholme gets about 891 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 93 mm; driest April, 47 mm). That is 23% 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), 1.2 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 Greenholme

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 →

  • 2020-02-15 — Low Crosby Storm Dennis 15-02-20 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-09 — Storm Ciara 09_02_2020 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-09 — Carlisle Storm Ciara 09-02-2020 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-09 — Carlisle Storm Ciara 09-02-2020 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-09 — Little Corby Storm Ciara 09-02-2020 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-09 — B6263 Storm Ciara 2020 (Other)
  • 2015-12-05 — Warwick Bridge 05_12_2015 (Main river)
  • 2015-12-05 — Carlisle (including Crosby-on-Eden) 05_12_2015 (Main river)
  • 2013-12-21 — Warwick Bridge flooding 21/12/2013 (Drainage)
  • 2013-07-28 — Low Crosby 28_07_2013 (Drainage)
  • 2011-07-17 — Waters Meet, Warwick Bridge 17_07_2011 (Main river)
  • 2011-07-17 — Great Corby 17_07_2011 (Ordinary watercourse)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Greenholme today?

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

Which rivers affect Greenholme?

Greenholme has river level monitoring on River Irthing — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Greenholme?

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 Greenholme flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 7 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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