Environment Agency Issues Flood Alert for River Thames from Hurley to Cookham
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A flood alert is in effect for the River Thames in Buckinghamshire and Windsor and Maidenhead, as high river levels continue to impact low-lying land and roads near Hurley and Marlow.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Buckinghamshire and Windsor and Maidenhead
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Buckinghamshire and Windsor and Maidenhead.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Thames. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels remain high.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Thames from Hurley to Cookham. This includes geographic regions within Buckinghamshire and Windsor and Maidenhead. Specific impacts are expected to continue in the Hurley and Marlow areas, particularly affecting low-lying land and roads.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. The Environment Agency recommends checking current river levels online for the most up-to-date information. Local authorities and emergency services are currently being liaised with to monitor the situation.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high but are reported to be slowly declining. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout the day. The forecast indicates very little rainfall for today and tomorrow, which is expected to allow river levels to continue their slow decline over the next few days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 09:21 on February 25, 2026. The current message and status will remain in effect until the situation changes or until the next scheduled update, which is expected by 20:00 on February 26, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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