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 Fri 6 Nov, 09:19 📍 Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth including Port Carlisle, Skinburness and Rockcliffe (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected from 09:15 to 14:15 on Tuesday 27 October. Locations most affected will be properties at Mossband Hall Marsh, Silloth, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Wampool Estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Rockcliffe. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or drivin…
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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
Sent2026-10-27T06:19:14+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-27T06:19:14+00:00
Expires2026-11-06T06:19:14+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 identifier2.49.0.1.826.1.20261027061914.131209
Message typeUpdate
Senderwww.gov.uk/environment-agency
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.1.826.1.20261026162044.130819
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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, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding today.
- Flooding is expected from 09:15 to 14:15 on Tuesday 27 October.
- Locations most affected will be properties at Mossband Hall Marsh, Silloth, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Wampool Estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and Rockcliffe.
- We are closely monitoring the situation .
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling or drivin…
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