Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Loddon at Twyford Confluence in Oxfordshire and Wokingham

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Loddon at the River Thames confluence at Twyford. The alert was officially raised on February 17, 2026, at 10:31 AM, following reports of high river levels.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes parts of Oxfordshire and Wokingham. Specifically, flooding is expected to impact low-lying land and roads in the Loddon Drive area and the surrounding regions of Wargrave and Twyford. Authorities note that flooding of roads in these areas may affect access to local properties.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses. The Environment Agency urges the public to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high but steady; however, they remain highly responsive to additional precipitation. While the forecast for today, February 17, is dry, further rainfall is expected tomorrow, February 18, 2026. These conditions are likely to result in the flooding of roads and low-lying land.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 17, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an updated message by 8:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.