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

Message issued at 7:35pm, Saturday 4th April

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding throughout the evening. 
Flooding is expected from 1:00AM to 3:00AM on 05/04/2026. 
Potential flooding due to high winds from Storm Dave, subsequent tides not expected to have any impacts. 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 have closed flood gates at Ravenglass. 
We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates where necessary. 
Avoid coastal footpaths, which may be flooded . 
This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 05 April 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 7:35pm, Saturday 4th April.

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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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