First published Oct 26, 2026, 4:17:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:17:16 PM UTC

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Orange Flooding Warning issued for United Kingdom - Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees, between Allonby and Whitehaven

An official Meteoalarm alert reports a severe flood warning with immediate urgency for the Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees, between Allonby and Whitehaven. It is listed as active from October 26 to October 28, 2026.

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Affected location: Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees, between Allonby and Whitehaven

Illustrative image: Waverbridge. This solid sandstone bridge carries the B5303 over the River Waver (which drains into the Solway near Silloth)at the eponymously named Waverbridge. — Nigel Monckton/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The warning identifies an immediate flood risk across the specified Cumbrian coastal area.

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Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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Meteoalarm UK Orange Flooding Warning issued for United Kingdom - Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees, between Allonby and Whitehaven

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