Flood Warning: Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe
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Issued by Environment Agency
⏳ In force until Wed 28 Oct, 19:20 📍 Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
High tides are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is expected from 22:30 to 01:30 on Monday 26/10/2026. Locations most affected will be Skinburness Marshes, Port Carlisle and Rockcliffe. We are closing flood gates . Exposed coastal areas may be hazardous due to strong winds and large waves. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning: Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaCumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe
Issuing authorityEnvironment Agency
Contact0345 988 1188
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-26T16:20:44+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-26T16:20:44+00:00
Expires2026-10-28T16:20:44+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Act now You should: - go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/011FWCN1A - act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan - follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning Stay up to date To get the latest flood information, you can: - go to Check for flooding - monitor local weather, news and travel updates - call …📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.1.826.1.20261026162044.130819
Message typeAlert
Senderwww.gov.uk/environment-agency
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Act now You should: - go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/011FWCN1A - act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan - follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning Stay up to date To get the latest flood information, you can: - go to Check for flooding - monitor local weather, news and travel updates - call …
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- High tides are expected to cause flooding this evening.
- Flooding is expected from 22:30 to 01:30 on Monday 26/10/2026.
- Locations most affected will be Skinburness Marshes, Port Carlisle and Rockcliffe.
- We are closing flood gates .
- Exposed coastal areas may be hazardous due to strong winds and large waves.
- This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.
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