Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Loddon at River Thames Confluence in Twyford
This alert is no longer in effect.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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A flood alert is in effect for the Lower River Loddon near Twyford as high river levels impact low-lying land and roads in Oxfordshire and Wokingham.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire and 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 Oxfordshire and Wokingham.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Loddon at its confluence with the River Thames. This alert indicates that flooding is possible on February 23, 2026, due to elevated river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Lower River Loddon at the River Thames confluence at Twyford. Impacted regions include parts of Oxfordshire and Wokingham.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are urged to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses. The Environment Agency recommends checking current river levels online for the most up-to-date information. Officials are currently liaising with emergency services and local authorities to monitor the situation.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout today, particularly in the Twyford area. Although river levels remain high, they are currently falling. With very little rainfall forecast over the next few days, officials expect river levels to continue a slow decline.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 10:48 AM on February 23, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 20:00 on February 24, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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