Flood Alert Issued for Chertsey Bourne in Surrey and Berkshire
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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 residents of high river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads.
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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 indicates that flooding is possible on February 24, 2026, due to high river levels in the Thames area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions including Surrey, Bracknell Forest, and Windsor and Maidenhead. Impact is specifically expected in low-lying land and roads in Chertsey close to the River Bourne. The alert also encompasses areas near The Moat.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses. Individuals should monitor current river levels online for the latest updates. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels while liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high but are reported to be slowly falling on parts of the Chertsey Bourne. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout the day. Very little rainfall is forecast over the next few days, which is expected to allow river levels to remain high but continue their slow decline.
Timeline
The alert was raised on the morning of February 24, 2026. River levels are expected to continue falling over the next few days. This message is scheduled to be updated by 20:00 on February 25, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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