Flood Alert Issued for Rivers Wampool and Ellen in Cumberland

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Rivers Wampool and Ellen. This alert, categorized as severity level 3, was raised at 3:13 PM on March 12, 2026, in response to rising river levels that may lead to flooding.

Affected Areas

The alert covers low-lying land and roads near the Rivers Wampool and Ellen, as well as other watercourses stretching from Dalston to Maryport. Specific locations most affected include low-lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria, and Dearham in the county of Cumberland.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels respond to recent precipitation.

Expected Conditions

A band of rain is expected to clear to the south by this evening. Forecasts for tonight indicate variable cloud cover with patchy rain arriving in the early hours, which may fall as wintry precipitation on higher ground. Conditions are expected to remain windy.

Timeline

The flood alert is effective as of March 12, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 8:00 AM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.