Flood Alert Issued for Chertsey Bourne in Surrey, Bracknell Forest, and Windsor and Maidenhead
This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Chertsey Bourne area, warning that high river levels may cause flooding of low-lying land and roads through early March.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the Chertsey Bourne. High river levels have made flooding possible starting 1 March 2026. The agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels while liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Chertsey Bourne, The Moat, and Moat areas. Geographic regions impacted include:
- Surrey (particularly areas of Chertsey close to the River Bourne)
- Bracknell Forest
- Windsor and Maidenhead
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses.
- Avoid any bridges located near local rivers or streams.
- Monitor current river levels online for the latest updates on the situation.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the Chertsey Bourne. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 1 March 2026. While light rainfall is forecast for today, weather conditions are expected to turn dry tomorrow. Despite the lack of heavy rain, river levels are expected to remain high over the next few days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on 1 March 2026. The Environment Agency expects the high water levels to persist for several days. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 8:00 PM on 2 March 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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