Floodgates closed on Cumbrian coast as flooding threatens
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 22:02 · Archive
Flood warnings have been issued for the west Cumbrian coastline due to high tides, strong winds and large waves from Storm Boelo.
Flood warnings have been issued for Port Carlisle, Skinburness, Silloth to St Bees, Maryport, Flimby, Workington and Whitehaven on the west Cumbrian coastline for the evening of 24 October. The combination of high tides, strong winds and large waves from Storm Boelo poses a flooding risk.
The government Flood Agency has closed flood gates at Skinburness Marsh, Maryport and Flimby as a precaution. The Flood Agency warned that the Cumbrian coastline from Gretna to Silloth is most affected, with areas at risk including Port Carlisle, Bowness-on-Solway, Anthorn, Angerton, Allonby, Workington and Parton. Flooding is expected to continue until 1am on 25 October.
The public have been advised to avoid seafronts and harbours due to wave overtopping and spray containing debris. Rescue services are on standby. A Maryport Rescue spokesman said the team had been supporting local businesses and homeowners preparing for potential flooding, and that a limited number of flood sacks are available for properties where flooding is already happening or imminent, with requests encouraged only where there is immediate need.
How it is being reported
- Floodgates closed this evening amid warnings across Cumbria west coastA combination of high tides, strong winds and large waves could cause flooding along the west Cumbrian coastline this evening (Saturday October 24).News & Star · 24 Oct, 21:21
- Floodgates closed this evening amid warnings across Cumbria west coastA combination of high tides, strong winds and large waves could cause flooding along the west Cumbrian coastline this evening (Saturday October 24).Whitehaven News · 24 Oct, 21:21
In this story: Cumbria · Storm Boelo · Flood Agency · Maryport Rescue
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