Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Loddon Affecting Windsor, Maidenhead, and Wokingham
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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 Lower River Loddon, warning that heavy rain may cause river levels to rise and flood low-lying land and roads starting Sunday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham
- 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 Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower River Loddon. The alert was officially raised at 4:59 PM on February 15, 2026, due to high river levels in the Thames area.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Lower River Loddon. Geographic regions affected include the counties of Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham. Authorities have noted that flooding of low-lying land and roads is particularly possible in the Sindlesham area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Do not put yourself or others at risk by entering flooded areas.
- Monitor local conditions closely as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
According to the Environment Agency, river levels are currently falling but are forecast to rise again this evening following further heavy rain. This increase in water levels is expected to lead to the flooding of roads and low-lying land near the River Loddon.
Timeline
Flooding is expected to begin from the evening of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 8:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or earlier if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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