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River Levels

Lower River Eden

Message issued at 4:52pm, Thursday 12th March

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels today may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
The current band of rain will clear to the south by this evening. Tonight will then have variable cloud with patchy rain in the early hours, which will fall wintry on higher ground. Staying windy.

Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the river Eden and its tributaries from its confluence with the River Irthing through Crosby-on-Eden and Carlisle to the Solway Firth at Rockcliffe. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 4:52pm, Thursday 12th March.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower River Eden

Flood Warning Area Details

River Eden and its tributaries from its confluence with the River Irthing through Crosby-on-Eden and Carlisle to the Solway Firth at Rockcliffe

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness

Watercourses covered: River Eden

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Lower River Eden.

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

River Eden between Newby East and Low Crosby
Low lying land, roads and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden between Newby East and Low Crosby

No current or recent warnings.

River Eden at Warwick Holmes
Low lying roads, agricultural land and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden in the Warwick Holmes area

No current or recent warnings.

River Eden at Low Crosby Village and Holme Gate
Low lying roads, agricultural land and properties in Low Crosby Village and Holme Gate

No current or recent warnings.

River Eden at Wetheral
Low lying roads, residential & commercial properties at Wetheral

No current or recent warnings.

River Eden at Carlisle, Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stoneyholme Golf Courses
Low lying roads, car parks, public spaces and recreational facilities at Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stoneyholme Golf Courses

No current or recent warnings.

River Eden at Carlisle, Etterby Terrace and Eden Place
Residential properties adjacent to the River Eden at Etterby Terrace and Eden Place

No current or recent warnings.

River Eden and Caldew at Carlisle, Devonshire Walk, West Coast Mainline, Bitts Park, Cricket Club
River Eden and Caldew at Carlisle, Devonshire Walk and West Coast Mainline, Bitts Park, Cricket Club, Sheepmount

No current or recent warnings.

River Eden at Carlisle, Rickerby Village
Low lying roads, agricultural land, residential and commercial properties around the River Eden at Rickerby Village

No current or recent warnings.

River Eden and Petteril at Carlisle, City Centre, Botcherby and Warwick Road
Residential and commercial properties in Carlisle adjacent to the Rivers Eden and Petteril, including Hardwicke Circus, Civic Centre, Sands Centre, City Centre, Botcherby, Warwick Road and Greystone Road areas

No current or recent warnings.

Durranhill Beck at Durranhill, Botcherby and Eastern Way Carlisle
Properties on Warwick Road from Botcherby Bridge to Montgomery Way and adjacent to Durranhill Beck, including Tilbury Road, Eden Park Crescent, Victoria Road, Walkmill Crescent, Willow Park and Gilsland Road

No current or recent warnings.

River Eden at Carlisle, Tesco Store Warwick Road
Low lying roads and agricultural land, adjacent to the River Eden at Tesco Store, Warwick Road

No current or recent warnings.

River Eden at Stainton
Low lying roads, agricultural land and residential properties adjacent to the River Eden at Stainton

No current or recent warnings.

River Caldew at Carlisle, Viaduct Estate Road area
River Caldew at Carlisle, Viaduct Estate Road area, including Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club, adjacent commercial properties and car parks either side of the railway line

No current or recent warnings.

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