Flood Alert Issued for River Thames at Thames Ditton Island
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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 at Thames Ditton Island, warning of potential flooding due to high tides and upstream river flows.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Greater London and Surrey
- 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 Greater London and Surrey.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Thames at Thames Ditton Island. The alert was raised at 11:18 AM on February 16, 2026, due to a combination of high tides and high river flows upstream.
Affected Areas
Flooding is possible for low-lying land and roads, particularly in the Thames Ditton area. The geographic scope includes regions within Greater London, Richmond upon Thames, and Surrey.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring current river levels online for the latest updates.
Expected Conditions
High tides combined with high river flows are expected to cause elevated water levels. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, which is likely to keep river levels high for several days. Specific tide level predictions include:
- February 16 at 3:00 PM: 5.89m
- February 17 at 3:45 AM: 5.85m
- February 17 at 4:00 PM: 5.91m
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect. High water levels are expected to persist through at least February 17. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 8:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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