Flood alerts in Cumbria
Current Environment Agency alerts and warnings for residents, businesses and visitors.
Check a postcode on GOV.UK →1 active flood notice
0Severe warningDanger to life — act now
0Flood warningFlooding expected — act now
1Flood alertFlooding possible — prepare
Areas currently affected
Lower River Lune and Conder
River or sea: River Lune
High river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from overnight on 03 September 2026 .Ongoing rain overnight will cause rivers to rise
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 04 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Know what to do
Always follow the instructions in the official warning and from emergency services.
Flood alert
Flooding is possible. Prepare now.Keep checking updates, have important documents and medication ready, and avoid walking or driving through flood water.
Flood warning
Flooding is expected. Act now.Move people, pets and valuables to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Severe warning
Danger to life.Stay somewhere safe, be ready to evacuate and follow emergency-service instructions. Call 999 if anyone is in immediate danger.
Floodline
0345 988 1188For flood information and advice. This is not an emergency number.