Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Loddon at Twyford Confluence

Source: Environment Agency · Oxfordshire and Wokingham

This alert is no longer in effect.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 Lower River Loddon in Oxfordshire and Wokingham, warning of potential flooding through February 16.

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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 (Severity Level 3) for the Lower River Loddon at its confluence with the River Thames at Twyford. The alert was officially raised on February 15, 2026, at 5:02 PM.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the Lower River Loddon at the River Thames confluence at Twyford, affecting regions within Oxfordshire and Wokingham. Impacted areas include Loddon Drive and the surrounding communities of Wargrave and Twyford. Flooding of roads in these areas is expected to affect access to properties.

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to lead to the flooding of low-lying land and roads. Further rainfall, which will be heavy at times, is forecast for the afternoon and evening of February 15. River levels are expected to remain responsive to this additional rainfall. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.

Timeline

Flooding is possible starting February 15, 2026, and is expected to persist into February 16, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 8:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Loddon in Oxfordshire and Wokingham, warning of potential flooding through February 16.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Oxfordshire and Wokingham. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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