Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Loddon in 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 of potential flooding in Arborfield, Earley, and Winnersh as river levels rise.
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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 for the Lower River Loddon. This alert, categorized as severity level 3, was officially raised on the morning of February 20, 2026, due to high river levels currently being monitored in the area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lower River Loddon geographic region, specifically impacting the counties of Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham. Residents in areas close to the river in Arborfield, Earley, and Winnersh should be prepared for potential impacts, particularly in low-lying land and roads.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. The Environment Agency is currently liaising with emergency services and local authorities to monitor the situation. Individuals are encouraged to check river levels online for the most current updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high and are expected to rise slowly and remain elevated throughout the day. Light rainfall is forecast for today, February 20, and tomorrow, February 21. These conditions may lead to the flooding of roads and low-lying land adjacent to the River Loddon.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 20, 2026. The Environment Agency expects river levels to remain high through the duration of the day. This message is scheduled to be updated by 20:00 on February 21, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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