Flood Alert Issued for Chertsey Bourne: Heavy Rain Expected in Surrey and Berkshire Regions
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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 16.
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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 for the Chertsey Bourne. This alert was raised on February 15, 2026, at 4:33 PM following rising river levels. A more severe Flood Warning is currently in force for areas of Chertsey situated closest to the Chertsey Bourne.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several regions including:
- Counties: Surrey, Bracknell Forest, and Windsor and Maidenhead.
- Specific Waterways: Chertsey Bourne, The Moat, and Moat within the Thames area.
- Specific Locations: Flooding is particularly expected in the Free Prae Road area and other low-lying ground and roads near the river.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, as these are likely to be flooded.
- Stay away from flood water, which may contain hidden dangers.
- Monitor local weather reports and updates from the Environment Agency.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently being observed and are expected to remain high for the next few days. Heavy rain is forecast for this afternoon and evening, February 15. Because the ground and river systems are already responsive, further rainfall is expected to maintain or increase water levels. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation and liaising with local authorities and emergency services.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and is expected to remain in place through February 16, 2026. Officials have stated that this message will be updated by 8:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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