Flood Alert Issued for Ravensbourne Area in London Boroughs
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Environment Agency issues flood alert for Ravensbourne area due to high river levels possible on 27 August 2026 from 05:00-09:00.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- South London
- Issued
- August 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Ravensbourne area. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-26T20:16:45.
Affected Areas
Ravensbourne area in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Croydon. Counties include Bromley, Croydon, Greater London, Greenwich, Lewisham. River: River Ravensbourne. EA area: Kent, South London and East Sussex.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 from 05:00-09:00. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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