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Cumbrian coastline from St Bees Head to Haverigg, along the coast from North Head to Haverigg

Message issued at 4:08pm, Sunday 20th October 2024

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding this afternoon.
Highest tide level is expected at 2:15 AM on 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible several hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include beachfront properties at Coulderton, Nethertown and Braystones. Low lying properties at Saltcoats, Ravenglass, A595 at Muncaster Mill Bridge and the Esk Estuary.
We are closing flood gates at Ravenglass.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please don't put yourself or others at risk.
After the high tide overnight‚ the weather is more settled and no further flooding is expected.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 4:08pm, Sunday 20th October 2024.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Cumbrian coastline from St Bees Head to Haverigg, along the coast from North Head to Haverigg

Flood Warning Area Details

St Bees Head to Haverigg including Seascale, Ravenglass, Saltcoats and beach front properties at Coulderton, Nethertown and Braystones

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Cumberland

Watercourses covered: Irish Sea

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Cumbrian coastline from St Bees Head to Haverigg, along the coast from North Head to Haverigg.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Coast from St Bees Head to Haverigg
Low Lying areas along the coast from St Bees Head to Haverigg including Ravenglass and Annaside

No current or recent warnings.

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