Flood Alert Issued for River Thames and Tributaries from Days Lock to Pangbourne
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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 Oxfordshire and West Berkshire as high river levels threaten low-lying land and roads along the River Thames.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
- 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 West Berkshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Thames and its tributaries. The alert was raised on February 19, 2026, at 10:51 AM following high river levels that pose a risk to the surrounding areas.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Thames and its tributaries from Days Lock to above Pangbourne. Specific geographic regions include parts of Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Locations expected to see flooding of low-lying land and roads today include:
- Benson
- Wallingford
- Goring
- Streatley
Watercourses affected include the River Thames, Lady Brook, Ewelme Stream, Mill Brook, West Hagbourne Stream, Hakkas Brook, Cholsey Brook, and Kibble Ditch.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these may be flooded. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring current river levels through official online updates to stay informed of changing conditions.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently impacting the region. While levels are beginning to stabilise, they remain high and highly sensitive to additional precipitation. The weather forecast indicates predominantly light rain over the next 48 hours, though this may be heavy at times, potentially impacting the rate at which water levels recede.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels and expects to provide an updated message by 12:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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