Flood Warning: Cumbrian coastline at Barrow in Furness, between North and South Walney, Cavendish and Ramsden Docks
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⏳ In force until Wed 28 Oct, 19:08 📍 Cumbrian coastline at Barrow in Furness, between North and South Walney, Cavendish and Ramsden Docks (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected from 22:30 on Monday 26/10/2026 to 01:30 on Tuesday 27/10/2026 . Locations most affected will be Barrow in Furness including West Shore Park, Biggar Bank Road, Tummer Hill Marshes, Rampside, Roa Island, Vickerstown, Cavendish and Ramsden Docks, Salthouse Mills and Roosecote Power Station We are…
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SeveritySevere
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning: Cumbrian coastline at Barrow in Furness, between North and South Walney, Cavendish and Ramsden Docks
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaCumbrian coastline at Barrow in Furness, between North and South Walney, Cavendish and Ramsden Docks
Issuing authorityEnvironment Agency
Contact0345 988 1188
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-26T16:08:24+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-26T16:08:24+00:00
Expires2026-10-28T16:08:24+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/011FWCN5B - 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 identifier2.49.0.1.826.1.20261026160824.130997
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/011FWCN5B - 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
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- High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding overnight.
- Flooding is expected from 22:30 on Monday 26/10/2026 to 01:30 on Tuesday 27/10/2026 .
- Locations most affected will be Barrow in Furness including West Shore Park, Biggar Bank Road, Tummer Hill Marshes, Rampside, Roa Island, Vickerstown, Cavendish and Ramsden Docks, Salthouse Mills and Roosecote Power Station We are…
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