First published Oct 24, 2026, 1:23:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 1:23:15 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 orange flood warning marked severe, immediate, and likely covers the Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees, between Allonby and Whitehaven. The warning is valid from October 24 to October 26, 2026.

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

Illustrative image: Silloth viewed from Channel of River Wampool, Moricambe Bay — Robert Twentyman/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The warning identifies an immediate flood hazard along a specified stretch of the Cumbrian coastline.

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Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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