Flood Alert Issued for River Thames and Tributaries in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
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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 River Thames from Days Lock to Pangbourne, warning of high river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads.
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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 for the River Thames and its tributaries from Days Lock to above Pangbourne. The alert was officially raised at 9:26 AM on February 25, 2026, in response to high river levels that may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Specific locations where flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected today include Benson, Wallingford, Goring, and Streatley. The alert applies to the River Thames and several tributaries, including Lady Brook, Ewelme Stream, Mill Brook, West Hagbourne Stream, Hakkas Brook, Cholsey Brook, and Kibble Ditch.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are at risk of being flooded. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring current river conditions through the River Levels Online service for the most up-to-date information.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high across the Thames and its associated streams. While the weather forecast is predominantly dry for today, rain is expected tomorrow. Although water levels are currently stabilizing, they are expected to remain high and will be sensitive to any further rainfall over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 25, 2026. Environment Agency officials are monitoring rainfall and river levels and expect to provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 26, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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