Flood Alert Issued for Chertsey Bourne: Surrey and Berkshire Residents Advised to Prepare
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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 high river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads through March 13.
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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 area. This alert was officially raised at 5:24 PM on March 12, 2026, due to persistently high river levels on the Chertsey Bourne and The Moat.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the following regions and counties:
- Surrey: Specifically areas of Chertsey in close proximity to the River Bourne.
- Bracknell Forest
- Windsor and Maidenhead
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses.
- Stay away from bridges located near local rivers or streams.
- Monitor current river levels online through official Environment Agency updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high on the Chertsey Bourne. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today, March 12, 2026. Local forecasts indicate that showers are expected both today and tomorrow, which will likely contribute to sustained high water levels.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect. The Environment Agency expects river levels to remain high over the next few days. This message is scheduled to be updated by 8:00 PM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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