Flood Alert Issued for Chertsey Bourne Affecting Surrey and Surrounding 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 area, warning of potential flooding on low-lying ground and roads through February 17, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Surrey, Bracknell Forest, 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 Surrey, Bracknell Forest, and Windsor and Maidenhead.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Chertsey Bourne area. This level 3 severity alert was officially raised on February 16, 2026, due to rising river levels in the Thames region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Chertsey Bourne, The Moat, and Moat river systems. The geographic scope includes Bracknell Forest, Surrey, and Windsor and Maidenhead. Specific flooding is expected on low-lying ground and roads, with particular emphasis on the Free Prae Road area. Additionally, a more severe Flood Warning is currently in force for areas of Chertsey situated closest to the Chertsey Bourne.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, as these areas are likely to be flooded. It is critical to stay away from flood water, which may contain hidden dangers. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation and is in liaison with local authorities and emergency services.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to persist today. While only light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, the Environment Agency expects river levels to remain high and highly responsive to any further rainfall over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was issued on February 16, 2026. High levels are expected to continue for at least the next 48 hours. This message is scheduled to be updated by 8:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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