Flood Alert Issued for Chertsey Bourne Affecting Surrey and Berkshire Counties
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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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Chertsey Bourne, warning that high river levels may cause flooding of low-lying land and roads through March 6.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Surrey and Berkshire
- 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 Surrey and Berkshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Chertsey Bourne. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared as river levels remain high.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Bracknell Forest, Surrey, and Windsor and Maidenhead. Specific impact is expected in areas of Chertsey close to the River Bourne, as well as locations near The Moat.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges situated near local watercourses. It is recommended to monitor river levels online for the most current updates on the situation.
Expected Conditions
While river levels on the Chertsey Bourne are currently falling, they remain high. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout today, March 5, 2026. Although the forecast for today and tomorrow is expected to be dry, river levels are projected to stay high over the next several days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 6:27 PM on March 5, 2026. The Environment Agency expects the high water levels to persist for the next few days. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 8:00 PM on March 6, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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