Flood Alert Issued for River Thames Between Hurley and Cookham
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Hurley to Cookham, warning of high river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Buckinghamshire and Windsor and Maidenhead
- 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 Buckinghamshire and Windsor and Maidenhead.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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