Flood Risk in Cumberland

England

74

Flood Areas

0

Stations

30

Rivers

Risk Level

High

#27 of 152 counties

Flood Areas in Cumberland

74 designated flood warning and alert areas

NameRiver / SeaType
Properties affected by surface water flooding in Greta Street and Penrith RoadRiver GretaWarning
Residential and commercial properties in Keswick adjacent to the River Greta, including Elliot Park, Main Street and the Southey Hill Trading ParkRiver GretaWarning
Residential and commercial properties adjacent to the River Cocker at Cockermouth, Challoner Street, Croft Terrace, Croftside, Jubilee Court, Rubbybanks Rd and South Street areaRiver CockerWarning
Lower Derwent from Bassenthwaite Lake to the coast at Workington. The Cocker from Crummock Water to Cockermouth. The River Marron from Ullock to its confluence with the Derwent near BridgefootRiver Cocker, River Marron, River DerwentAlert
River Ehen at Egremont, Bleach Green, Ennerdale Mill, Bridge End, Vale View, Wood Bank and the Rugby ClubRiver EhenWarning
Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk and other watercourses, from Harrington to Annaside including low lying areas around Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont, Gosforth, Eskdale and BootleRiver Ehen, Rive Calder, River Irt, River EskAlert
Keswick Campsite flooding from the lakeDerwentwaterWarning
The Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent WaterDerwent, Stonethwaite BeckAlert
Low lying land, roads and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden between Newby East and Low CrosbyRiver EdenWarning
Properties in Lochinvar Close, Raffield, parts of Burn Street, Swan Street, and English StreetLochinvar BeckWarning
Low lying area beside the River Caldew between Holme Head Bay and Nelson Bridge, including Denton Holme, Bousteads Grassing and James StreetRiver CaldewWarning
Properties at risk from Skirting Beck on Church View and Beck SideSkirting BeckWarning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and residential properties adjacent to the River Eden at Warwick Bridge, Warwick Park and Holme Eden Gardens areaRiver EdenWarning
Properties adjacent to the River Ehen at Low MillRiver EhenWarning
Silloth to St Bees including Maryport, Flimby, Workington and WhitehavenIrish SeaWarning
Low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and WhitehavenIrish SeaAlert
Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Cricket Ground, Trout Hotel and Market Street Car Parks, Hatters CroftRiver Cocker, River DerwentWarning
River Caldew at Carlisle, Viaduct Estate Road area, including Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club, adjacent commercial properties and car parks either side of the railway lineRiver CaldewWarning
Low lying roads, agricultural land, commercial and residential properties adjacent to the River Derwent including Glenfield Place, Meadow Edge, Workington Hall Mill, Hall Brow and Curwen ParkRiver DerwentWarning
Gretna to Silloth including properties at Skinburness, Whinclose, Port Carlisle, Salt Cotes, Kirkbride, Port Carlisle, Boustead Hill, and LongburghIrish SeaWarning
Coastline from Gretna to SillothIrish SeaAlert
Properties at risk from Whangs Beck including Orgill Primary School, Baybarrow Road, Southey Ave, Spencer Close, Coleridge Drive, Keats Drive, Croadalla Ave, Church View, Beck SideWangs BeckWarning
Low lying roads, agricultural land, residential and commercial properties around the River Eden at Rickerby VillageRiver EdenWarning
River Caldew and Eden at Carlisle, Willowholme, Caldewgate and Shaddongate, including Willowholme Industrial Estate, Milbourne Street, Junction Street, Charlotte Street and Lorne Crescent areasRiver CaldewWarning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and residential properties adjacent to the River Eden at StaintonRiver EdenWarning
Properties in Elliot Park affected by surface waterSurface WaterWarning
Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and DearhamRiver Wampool, River EllenWarning
Low lying roads, residential and commercial properties in Keswick including Main Street, Bank Street, Greta Side, Otley Road, Brewery Lane, Stanger Street and Heads LaneRiver GretaWarning
Residential and commercial properties adjacent to the River Derwent at Cockermouth, including Derwent Mills, Derwentside Gardens, Riverside Terrace, Wakefield Road, St Leonard's Close, Gote Road, Spital Ing Lane and Low Road areasRiver Cocker, River DerwentWarning
Properties adjacent to the River Ehen at Egremont, including the Beck Green, Bridge End, Croft Terrace and Cross Side areasRiver EhenWarning
Low lying roads, residential, commercial properties & campsite in Keswick adjacent to the rivers Greta & Derwent including Greta Park Rugby Football Ground, Keswick Campsite, Keswick School Sports Field, Keswick Show Field & Playing Field areasRiver GretaWarning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden in the Warwick Holmes areaRiver EdenWarning
St Bees Head to Haverigg including Seascale, Ravenglass, Saltcoats and beach front properties at Coulderton, Nethertown and BraystonesIrish SeaWarning
Low Lying areas along the coast from St Bees Head to Haverigg including Ravenglass and AnnasideIrish SeaAlert
Flooding of properties from the Little Caldew affecting the Willowholme and Shaddongate areasLittle CaldewWarning
Properties adjacent to the River Greta in The Forge areaRiver GretaWarning
Low lying roads and agricultural land, adjacent to the River Eden at Tesco Store, Warwick RoadRiver EdenWarning
Low lying roads, car parks, public spaces and recreational facilities at Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stoneyholme Golf CoursesRiver EdenWarning
Low lying roads, residential & commercial properties adjacent the River Ehen at BraystonesRiver EhenWarning
Silloth to St Bees Head including Whitehaven town centre, Whitehaven North Beach, Parton, Workington, Flimby and MaryportIrish SeaWarning
Low lying roads, residential and commercial properties in Keswick adjacent to the Rivers Greta and Derwent, including Crosthwaite Road, Crosthwaite Gardens, Limepots Road, Glebe Close, High Hill and Church Lane areasRiver GretaWarning
Residential and commercial properties adjacent to the River Cocker at Cockermouth, Market Place, Market Street and Banks Court areasRiver CockerWarning
River Eden and Caldew at Carlisle, Devonshire Walk and West Coast Mainline, Bitts Park, Cricket Club, SheepmountRiver EdenWarning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and isolated properties adjacent to the River Derwent at CamertonRiver DerwentWarning
The Stead McAlpin Factory on Caldew Road and parts of the Cumbria Way Cycleway adjacent to the River Caldew at Cummersdale, CarlisleRiver CaldewWarning
Properties at risk from Skirting Beck on Chaucer Avenue, Milton Rd, Keats Drive, Croadalla Ave, Falcon Club, West Lakes Academy, Church View, Beck SideSkirting BeckWarning
Residential and commercial properties in Carlisle adjacent to the Rivers Eden and Petteril, including Hardwicke Circus, Civic Centre, Sands Centre, City Centre, Botcherby, Warwick Road and Greystone Road areasRiver EdenWarning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden at Warwick Bridge, Holme House, Bridge End and Holme Eden HallRiver EdenWarning
Flooding of Willowholme area due to surface water and drainage issuesSurface WaterWarning
Properties adjacent to the River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge, including Southwaite MillRiver CockerWarning
Low lying roads, residential and commercial properties in Keswick adjacent to the River Greta, including Penrith Road, Wordsworth Street, Greta Street and Blencathra StreetRiver GretaWarning
Properties in the Gote Road and St Leonards Lane and Close areas of Cockermouth liable to flooding from surface waterSurface WaterWarning
Low lying properties and recreational areas adjacent to the River Greta in Keswick, including Upper Fitz Park, Lower Fitz Park, Station Road, Greta Side and Keswick AFCRiver GretaWarning
Commercial and residential properties adjacent to the Rivers Cocker and Derwent at Cockermouth, Brewery Lane, Bridge St, Crown Street, High Sand Lane, Main Street and Waterloo Street areaRiver Cocker, River DerwentWarning
Properties on and just off Station Rd including The Innovia Factory, Fire Station, Miller Park and Slaters YardWiza Beck, Black BeckWarning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and properties in Low Crosby Village and Holme GateRiver EdenWarning
Low lying roads, residential & commercial properties at WetheralRiver EdenWarning
Low lying roads, residential and commercial properties adjacent the River Petteril at Harraby GreenRiver PetterilWarning
St Bees Head to Haverigg including Seascale, Ravenglass, Saltcoats, Hall Carleton and AnnasideIrish SeaWarning
Gretna to Silloth, areas at risk include properties at Mossband Hall Marsh, Silloth, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Wampool Estuary, Skinburness Marsh, Skinburness and RockcliffeIrish SeaWarning
Properties adjacent to the River Greta in the Penrith Road, Brigham Row, Lattrigg Close, Brundholme Gardens, Calvert's Bridge and Keswick Bridge areasRiver GretaWarning
Residential properties adjacent to the River Eden at Etterby Terrace and Eden PlaceRiver EdenWarning
Properties on Warwick Road from Botcherby Bridge to Montgomery Way and adjacent to Durranhill Beck, including Tilbury Road, Eden Park Crescent, Victoria Road, Walkmill Crescent, Willow Park and Gilsland RoadDurranhill BeckWarning
Area including North Pier, Maryport Marina and Dock, North and South Quay and Strand StreetIrish SeaWarning
Properties in Burnfoot including the School, Church, Convent, Strand Terrace, Accrington Terrace, Eastley Terrace and PrintfieldSpeet GillWarning
Properties at risk, including Western Bank, Cuddy Lonning, The Brook, The Innovia Factory, The Medical Centre, Beech Croft, Birdcage Walk, Tenters and The StamperySpeet Gill, Black Beck, Flosh Beck, Mains Sough, Wiza BeckWarning
Flooding of properties in Whitehaven Town Centre areaIrish SeaWarning
Brampton Beck at Brampton, Hemblesgate Court, Craw Hall, Main Street, Beck Riggs and TownfootBrampton BeckWarning
Cairn Beck and Trout Beck at Warwick Bridge, Warwick Mill, King George Court and Waters Meet areasCairn Beck, Trout BeckWarning
Parham Beck at Carlisle, Raffles Avenue, Bower Street, Port Road and Willowholme areaParham BeckWarning
River Wyre at Harrington, Moorclose Road, Church Road, Burnside and Eadie Street areasRiver WyreWarning
Whelpo Beck, Gill Beck and Cald Beck at Caldbeck, Whelpo and UptonWhelpo Beck, Gill Beck, Cald BeckWarning
Low lying areas beside the River Ellen at Blennerhasset and BaggrowRiver EllenWarning
Coledale Beck at Braithwaite, Croft Terrace, Scotgate Holiday Park and Ashcroft CloseColedale BeckWarning

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Rivers in Cumberland

Flood Insurance Warning for Cumberland

Cumberland has 74 designated flood areas and a high flood risk rating. If you live in this area, check your buildings and contents insurance covers flood damage. Homes in high-risk areas may face higher premiums or require specialist cover.

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