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River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge

Message issued at 10:03pm, Sunday 14th December 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
Flooding is expected on 14 December 2025 over night. 
Locations most affected will be properties adjacent to the River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge, including Southwaite Mill. Further rainfall is expected overnight. 
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation. 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 December 2025 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 10:03pm, Sunday 14th December 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge

Flood Warning Area Details

Properties adjacent to the River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge, including Southwaite Mill

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Cumberland

Watercourses covered: River Cocker

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge.

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).

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