Is Westmorland and Furness at risk of flooding?

Westmorland and Furness has 48 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Medium risk rating. It ranks #39 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

How many flood warning areas are in Westmorland and Furness?

There are 48 flood warning and alert areas in Westmorland and Furness, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 24 rivers.

Do I need flood insurance in Westmorland and Furness?

If your property is in or near one of Westmorland and Furness's 48 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

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 Westmorland and Furness's flood areas on this page.

What was the worst flood in Westmorland and Furness?

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.

Flood Risk in Westmorland and Furness

Q: Which rivers flood in Westmorland and Furness?

The main rivers in Westmorland and Furness include Blind Beck, Church Beck, Yewdale Beck, Dragley Beck, Dragley Beck, Lund Beck, Glenridding Beck and 19 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

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#39 of 152 counties

Flood Areas in Westmorland and Furness

48 designated flood warning and alert areas

Name	River / Sea	Type
River Kent flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Kent	Warning
Stock Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Stock Beck	Warning
Rivers Eamont and Lowther to their confluence with the River Eden at Langwathby	River Lowther, River Eamont	Alert
Irish Sea flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Irish Sea	Warning
Coastline at Barrow in Furness	Irish Sea	Alert
Properties in Holme Street, Holme Court, parts of Chapel Street and Cherry Row liable to flooding from other sources	Surface Water	Warning
Properties lying along River Eamont at Eamont Bridge, Old Post Office Row and Eamont Park	River Eamont	Warning
Properties on the B5320 between Dunmallard Hill and the river, including the steamer pier	Ullswater, River Eamont	Warning
River Kent flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Kent	Warning
River Kent flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Kent	Warning
Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster and other watercourses, from Grasmere to Grange-over-Sands including low lying areas around Ambleside, Skelwith ...	River Brathay, River Rothay, River Winster	Alert
Low lying roads, residential and commercial properties adjacent the River Eden at Bolton, Appleby in Westmorland	River Eden	Warning
Properties along Chapel Street between King George's Field and the Cricket ground. Properties along Bridge Street, Low Wiend and areas north of Hol...	River Eden	Warning
Low lying roads, agricultural land & isolated properties adjacent the River Eden at Edenhall	River Eden	Warning
Thacka Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Thacka Beck	Warning
River Kent flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Kent	Warning
Irish Sea flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Irish Sea	Warning
Properties on Finkle Street, the B5320 and Heughscar Close	Ullswater, River Eamont	Warning
River Kent flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Kent	Warning
River Kent flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Kent	Warning
River Eden flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Eden	Warning
Properties adjacent to the River Eamont at Eamont Bridge, including the Kemplay Foot, Skirsgill Lane and Southwaite Green Mill areas	River Eamont	Warning
Properties and agricultural land adjacent to the River Kent at Helsington Mills	River Kent	Warning
River Kent flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Kent	Warning
Properties to the east and west of The Sands, the Cricket Ground north of Bridge Street and King George's Field to the west of Chapel Street	River Eden	Warning
Town Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Town Beck	Warning
Poaka Beck, The Yarl, Hagg Gill, Butts Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Poaka Beck, The Yarl, Hagg Gill, Butts Beck	Warning
Town Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Town Beck	Warning
Poaka Beck, The Yarl, Hagg Gill, Butts Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Poaka Beck, The Yarl, Hagg Gill, Butts Beck	Warning
Dragley Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Dragley Beck	Warning
Dragley Beck, Lund Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Dragley Beck, Lund Beck	Warning
Stock Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Stock Beck	Warning
Stock Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Stock Beck	Warning
Areas at flood risk from high water levels on the shores of Windermere	Windermere Lake	Warning
River Levens flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Levens	Warning
Glenridding Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Glenridding Beck	Warning
River Gowan, River Kent flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Gowan, River Kent	Warning
Stock Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Stock Beck	Warning
Church Beck, Yewdale Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Church Beck, Yewdale Beck	Warning
Church Beck, Yewdale Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	Church Beck, Yewdale Beck	Warning
River Rothay flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Rothay	Warning
River Rothay flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Rothay	Warning
River Crake Valley, including Low Nibthwaite, Lowick Bridge, Spark Bridge and Penny Bridge	River Crake	Warning
River Rothay, Greenbank Drain, Stock Ghyll, Kirkfield Drain, Fisher Beck, Scandale Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Rothay, Greenbank Drain, Stock Ghyll, Kirkfield Drain, Fisher Beck, Scandale Beck	Warning
River Rothay, Greenbank Drain, Stock Ghyll, Kirkfield Drain, Fisher Beck, Scandale Beck flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Rothay, Greenbank Drain, Stock Ghyll, Kirkfield Drain, Fisher Beck, Scandale Beck	Warning
River Eea flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Eea	Warning
River Eea flood area near Westmorland and Furness	River Eea	Warning
Blind Beck at Kendal, Kirkland, Peppercorn Lane and Abbot Hall areas	Blind Beck	Warning

Monitoring Stations

0 Environment Agency monitoring stations

Rivers in Westmorland and Furness

Blind BeckChurch Beck, Yewdale BeckDragley BeckDragley Beck, Lund BeckGlenridding BeckIrish SeaPoaka Beck, The Yarl, Hagg Gill, Butts BeckRiver Brathay, River Rothay, River WinsterRiver CrakeRiver EamontRiver EdenRiver EeaRiver Gowan, River KentRiver KentRiver LevensRiver Lowther, River EamontRiver RothayRiver Rothay, Greenbank Drain, Stock Ghyll, Kirkfield Drain, Fisher Beck, Scandale BeckStock BeckSurface WaterThacka BeckTown BeckUllswater, River EamontWindermere Lake

Flood Insurance Information

Westmorland and Furness has 48 designated flood areas. Understanding your flood risk can help you find the right insurance cover and take steps to protect your property.

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