Flood Alert Issued for River Thames Between Hurley and Cookham

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Thames. The alert was officially raised at 12:18 PM on February 18, 2026, due to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Thames from Hurley to Cookham. This includes geographic regions within Buckinghamshire and Windsor and Maidenhead. Specific areas expected to see impacts include Marlow, Hurley, and Cookham.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Officials stress that individuals should take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to lead to the flooding of low-lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast for today, February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency expects river levels to remain high and highly responsive to additional precipitation over the next several days. The situation is currently being closely monitored by agency officials.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 18, 2026, with flooding conditions expected to continue over the coming days. This message is scheduled to be updated by 8:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.