Flood Alert Issued for Rivers Caldew and Petteril in Cumbria and Lancashire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Rivers Caldew and Petteril. This alert was officially raised on March 12, 2026, at 1:51 PM following observations of rising river levels in the region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers low-lying land and roads near the Rivers Caldew and Petteril, extending from the Lakeland Fells to Carlisle. Specific locations identified as most at risk include:

• Greystoke
• Newton Reigny
• Plumpton
• Stockdalewath
• Sebergham
• Denton Holme in Carlisle

The geographic scope includes the counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and Furness within the Cumbria and Lancashire area.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to exercise caution. The Environment Agency advises the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. It is essential to monitor local conditions as river levels continue to be monitored by officials.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels today are expected to lead to possible flooding throughout March 12, 2026. The primary hazards are concentrated on low-lying land and road networks adjacent to the River Caldew and River Petteril.

Timeline

The alert is currently active as of March 12, 2026. Environment Agency officials are closely monitoring the situation and have stated that this message will be updated by 8:00 AM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.