Flooding
Last Updated: 31 October 2024
Our area has had floods and the possibility of flooding is something you need to plan for. Find out:
- what to do in a flood emergency
- how we can help you during and after a flood
- how to report flooding
- how to prepare for flooding
What to do in a flood emergency
If there is danger to people or property call the emergency services on 999.
How we can help you in a flood
Clearing up after a flood
The Flood Hub offer:
Homeless due to flooding
If flooding has made you homeless you can contact us about housing options.
Out of hours emergency number, charges may apply: 0870 428 6905
How to report flooding
If your property has been flooded inside or outside you can report it online:
Or you can email us at: LLFA@WestmorlandandFurness.gov.uk
In your email include:
- what has happened
- your address including house number and postcode
- a way to contact you, like your mobile number, telephone number or email
Report flooding main rivers and sea
Report flooding main rivers and sea to the Environment Agency or call them on 0800 80 70 60
How to prepare for flooding
The Flood Hub helps householders, businesses, communities and landowners plan for flooding.
Flood alerts and warnings
You can use alerts, warnings and rainfall maps to find out if a flood is likely to happen:
- flood alerts, flood Warnings and what they mean government flood information service
- track heavy rain on the Met Office Rainfall radar map
- get updates from Cumbria Community Messaging
- get Flood Alerts and Warnings from the government flood warning service
Planning to cope with flooding
You can prepare your own emergency, resilience and flood action plan. Some people have already made emergency plans using our emergency plan template. Community emergency planning
Flooding can effect services, report problems caused by flooding with your: