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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck

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Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 

Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026  

The rain will continue today and into this evening when it will clear Cumbria from midnight. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Duddon, Crake, Mill Beck and other watercourses from Coniston to Barrow-in-Furness including low lying areas around Ulpha, Duddon Bridge, Broughton in Furness, Kirkby-in-Furness, Dalton in Furness and Ulverston. 

We are closely monitoring the situation  

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water  

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck and other watercourses, from Coniston to Barrow-in-Furness including low lying areas around Ulpha, Duddon Bridge, Broughton in Furness, Kirkby-in-Furness, Dalton in Furness and Ulverston.

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