Is Cumberland at risk of flooding?

Cumberland has 74 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a High risk rating. It ranks #27 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

How many flood warning areas are in Cumberland?

There are 74 flood warning and alert areas in Cumberland, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 30 rivers.

Which rivers flood in Cumberland?

The main rivers in Cumberland include Brampton Beck, Cairn Beck, Trout Beck, Coledale Beck, Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck, Derwentwater and 25 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Do I need flood insurance in Cumberland?

If your property is in or near one of Cumberland's 74 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 Cumberland's flood areas on this page.

What was the worst flood in Cumberland?

Cumberland 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 Cumberland

England

Flood Areas

Stations

Rivers

Risk Level

High

#27 of 152 counties

Flood Areas in Cumberland

74 designated flood warning and alert areas

Name	River / Sea	Type
Properties affected by surface water flooding in Greta Street and Penrith Road	River Greta	Warning
Residential and commercial properties in Keswick adjacent to the River Greta, including Elliot Park, Main Street and the Southey Hill Trading Park	River Greta	Warning
River Cocker flood area near Cumberland	River Cocker	Warning
Lower Derwent from Bassenthwaite Lake to the coast at Workington. The Cocker from Crummock Water to Cockermouth. The River Marron from Ullock to it...	River Cocker, River Marron, River Derwent	Alert
River Ehen at Egremont, Bleach Green, Ennerdale Mill, Bridge End, Vale View, Wood Bank and the Rugby Club	River Ehen	Warning
Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk and other watercourses, from Harrington to Annaside including low lying areas around Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egr...	River Ehen, Rive Calder, River Irt, River Esk	Alert
Keswick Campsite flooding from the lake	Derwentwater	Warning
The Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water	Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck	Alert
Low lying land, roads and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden between Newby East and Low Crosby	River Eden	Warning
Lochinvar Beck flood area near Cumberland	Lochinvar Beck	Warning
Low lying area beside the River Caldew between Holme Head Bay and Nelson Bridge, including Denton Holme, Bousteads Grassing and James Street	River Caldew	Warning
Properties at risk from Skirting Beck on Church View and Beck Side	Skirting Beck	Warning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and residential properties adjacent to the River Eden at Warwick Bridge, Warwick Park and Holme Eden Gardens area	River Eden	Warning
Properties adjacent to the River Ehen at Low Mill	River Ehen	Warning
Silloth to St Bees including Maryport, Flimby, Workington and Whitehaven	Irish Sea	Warning
Low lying areas along the coast from Silloth to St Bees Head including Allonby, Maryport, Flimby, Workington, Parton and Whitehaven	Irish Sea	Alert
River Cocker, River Derwent flood area near Cumberland	River Cocker, River Derwent	Warning
River Caldew flood area near Cumberland	River Caldew	Warning
River Derwent flood area near Cumberland	River Derwent	Warning
Gretna to Silloth including properties at Skinburness, Whinclose, Port Carlisle, Salt Cotes, Kirkbride, Port Carlisle, Boustead Hill, and Longburgh	Irish Sea	Warning
Coastline from Gretna to Silloth	Irish Sea	Alert
Wangs Beck flood area near Cumberland	Wangs Beck	Warning
Low lying roads, agricultural land, residential and commercial properties around the River Eden at Rickerby Village	River Eden	Warning
River Caldew flood area near Cumberland	River Caldew	Warning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and residential properties adjacent to the River Eden at Stainton	River Eden	Warning
Properties in Elliot Park affected by surface water	Surface Water	Warning
Rivers Wampool and Ellen and other watercourses, from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Asp...	River Wampool, River Ellen	Warning
River Greta flood area near Cumberland	River Greta	Warning
River Cocker, River Derwent flood area near Cumberland	River Cocker, River Derwent	Warning
River Ehen flood area near Cumberland	River Ehen	Warning
Low lying roads, residential, commercial properties & campsite in Keswick adjacent to the rivers Greta & Derwent including Greta Park Rugby Footbal...	River Greta	Warning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden in the Warwick Holmes area	River Eden	Warning
St Bees Head to Haverigg including Seascale, Ravenglass, Saltcoats and beach front properties at Coulderton, Nethertown and Braystones	Irish Sea	Warning
Low Lying areas along the coast from St Bees Head to Haverigg including Ravenglass and Annaside	Irish Sea	Alert
Flooding of properties from the Little Caldew affecting the Willowholme and Shaddongate areas	Little Caldew	Warning
Properties adjacent to the River Greta in The Forge area	River Greta	Warning
Low lying roads and agricultural land, adjacent to the River Eden at Tesco Store, Warwick Road	River Eden	Warning
Low lying roads, car parks, public spaces and recreational facilities at Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stoneyholme Golf Courses	River Eden	Warning
Low lying roads, residential & commercial properties adjacent the River Ehen at Braystones	River Ehen	Warning
Silloth to St Bees Head including Whitehaven town centre, Whitehaven North Beach, Parton, Workington, Flimby and Maryport	Irish Sea	Warning
River Greta flood area near Cumberland	River Greta	Warning
Residential and commercial properties adjacent to the River Cocker at Cockermouth, Market Place, Market Street and Banks Court areas	River Cocker	Warning
River Eden flood area near Cumberland	River Eden	Warning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and isolated properties adjacent to the River Derwent at Camerton	River Derwent	Warning
The Stead McAlpin Factory on Caldew Road and parts of the Cumbria Way Cycleway adjacent to the River Caldew at Cummersdale, Carlisle	River Caldew	Warning
Skirting Beck flood area near Cumberland	Skirting Beck	Warning
River Eden flood area near Cumberland	River Eden	Warning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and isolated properties adjacent to the River Eden at Warwick Bridge, Holme House, Bridge End and Holme Eden Hall	River Eden	Warning
Flooding of Willowholme area due to surface water and drainage issues	Surface Water	Warning
Properties adjacent to the River Cocker at Southwaite Bridge, including Southwaite Mill	River Cocker	Warning
River Greta flood area near Cumberland	River Greta	Warning
Properties in the Gote Road and St Leonards Lane and Close areas of Cockermouth liable to flooding from surface water	Surface Water	Warning
River Greta flood area near Cumberland	River Greta	Warning
River Cocker, River Derwent flood area near Cumberland	River Cocker, River Derwent	Warning
Properties on and just off Station Rd including The Innovia Factory, Fire Station, Miller Park and Slaters Yard	Wiza Beck, Black Beck	Warning
Low lying roads, agricultural land and properties in Low Crosby Village and Holme Gate	River Eden	Warning
Low lying roads, residential & commercial properties at Wetheral	River Eden	Warning
Low lying roads, residential and commercial properties adjacent the River Petteril at Harraby Green	River Petteril	Warning
St Bees Head to Haverigg including Seascale, Ravenglass, Saltcoats, Hall Carleton and Annaside	Irish Sea	Warning
Gretna to Silloth, areas at risk include properties at Mossband Hall Marsh, Silloth, Burgh Marsh, Port Carlisle, Wampool Estuary, Skinburness Marsh...	Irish Sea	Warning
River Greta flood area near Cumberland	River Greta	Warning
Residential properties adjacent to the River Eden at Etterby Terrace and Eden Place	River Eden	Warning
Durranhill Beck flood area near Cumberland	Durranhill Beck	Warning
Area including North Pier, Maryport Marina and Dock, North and South Quay and Strand Street	Irish Sea	Warning
Speet Gill flood area near Cumberland	Speet Gill	Warning
Speet Gill, Black Beck, Flosh Beck, Mains Sough, Wiza Beck flood area near Cumberland	Speet Gill, Black Beck, Flosh Beck, Mains Sough, Wiza Beck	Warning
Flooding of properties in Whitehaven Town Centre area	Irish Sea	Warning
Brampton Beck flood area near Cumberland	Brampton Beck	Warning
Cairn Beck and Trout Beck at Warwick Bridge, Warwick Mill, King George Court and Waters Meet areas	Cairn Beck, Trout Beck	Warning
Parham Beck flood area near Cumberland	Parham Beck	Warning
River Wyre flood area near Cumberland	River Wyre	Warning
Whelpo Beck, Gill Beck and Cald Beck at Caldbeck, Whelpo and Upton	Whelpo Beck, Gill Beck, Cald Beck	Warning
Low lying areas beside the River Ellen at Blennerhasset and Baggrow	River Ellen	Warning
Coledale Beck at Braithwaite, Croft Terrace, Scotgate Holiday Park and Ashcroft Close	Coledale Beck	Warning

Monitoring Stations

0 Environment Agency monitoring stations

Rivers in Cumberland

Brampton BeckCairn Beck, Trout BeckColedale BeckDerwent, Stonethwaite BeckDerwentwaterDurranhill BeckIrish SeaLittle CaldewLochinvar BeckParham BeckRiver CaldewRiver CockerRiver Cocker, River DerwentRiver Cocker, River Marron, River DerwentRiver DerwentRiver EdenRiver EhenRiver Ehen, Rive Calder, River Irt, River EskRiver EllenRiver GretaRiver PetterilRiver Wampool, River EllenRiver WyreSkirting BeckSpeet GillSpeet Gill, Black Beck, Flosh Beck, Mains Sough, Wiza BeckSurface WaterWangs BeckWhelpo Beck, Gill Beck, Cald BeckWiza Beck, Black Beck

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.

Flood Insurance Guide →Planning & Flood Risk →