Question 1

Is Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness has 11 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #64 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness?

Accepted Answer

There are 11 flood warning and alert areas in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 6 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness include Irish Sea, River Caldew, River Petteril, River Duddon, River Crake, Mill Beck, River Eden, River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin and 1 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness's 11 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness?

Accepted Answer

Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Name	River / Sea	Type
River Derwent from Keswick to Bassenthwaite. The Rivers Greta, Glenderamackin and St Johns Beck including Keswick	River Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin	Alert
River Eden and its tributaries from its confluence with the River Irthing through Crosby-on-Eden and Carlisle to the Solway Firth at Rockcliffe	River Eden	Alert
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	River Duddon, River Crake, Mill Beck	Alert
Rivers Caldew and Petteril from the Lakeland Fells to Carlisle including Greystoke, Newton Reigny, Plumpton, Stockdalewath, Sebergham and Denton Holme in Carlisle	River Caldew, River Petteril	Alert
Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme	Irish Sea	Alert
River Eden and tributaries from Temple Sowerby to the confluence with the River Irthing at Warwick Bridge including Langwathby, Lazonby, Kirkoswald, Armathwaite, Wetheral and Warwick on Eden	River Eden	Alert
Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Port Haverigg Holiday Village, Millom, Millom Marsh, Foxfield, Sandside and Dunnerholme	Irish Sea	Warning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden at Armathwaite, The Castle, Mill Farm, Dry Beck Farm, Brocklewath, Coathouse Tower, Edenside, Low Holme and Fishgarth	River Eden	Warning
Land and properties between Armathwaite Castle and Holmwrangle including Low House, Bridge End Farm and properties in Armathwaite village	River Eden	Warning
Duddon estuary including Haverigg, Arnaby Marsh, Foxfield Farm, Sandside and Dunnerholme	Irish Sea	Warning
Robin House, Thistlewood, Highbridge, Ashbridge, Roewath and Stockdalewath	River Roe, River Ive	Warning

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