Flood Alert Issued for River Thames from Days Lock to Pangbourne in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 and its tributaries, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through February 16.
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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. High river levels have prompted the alert, indicating that flooding is possible in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Thames and its tributaries from Days Lock to above Pangbourne. Specific geographic areas and waterways include:
- Counties: Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
- Specific Locations: Benson, Wallingford, Goring, and Streatley.
- Waterways: River Thames, Lady Brook, Ewelme Stream, Mill Brook, West Hagbourne Stream, Hakkas Brook, Cholsey Brook, and Kibble Ditch.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these are expected to be flooded.
- Monitor local conditions and check for updates via the River Levels Online service.
- Remain vigilant as further rainfall is expected to impact the area.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high but are falling slowly. However, further rain is forecast for today, February 15, 2026, which has the potential to be heavy at times. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected throughout the day. While levels are slowly receding, they are projected to remain high over the coming days due to the additional precipitation.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 10:27 AM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an updated status report by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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