Flood Alert Issued for River Thames from Hampton and Thames Ditton to Teddington

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames from Hampton and Thames Ditton to Teddington. This alert (ID: 061WAF23Hampton) was raised on February 16, 2026, due to a combination of high tides and significant river flows coming from upstream.

Affected Areas

The alert covers low-lying land and roads along the River Thames. Specific geographic regions and counties affected include:

• Kingston upon Thames
• Richmond upon Thames
• Hampton and Thames Ditton
• Teddington
• Surrey and Greater London

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 most up-to-date information as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is possible for low-lying land and roads, particularly in the Kingston area. High tides are expected to reach the following levels:

• February 16 at 2:30 PM: 5.35m
• February 17 at 3:15 AM: 5.26m
• February 17 at 3:30 PM: 5.39m

Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours, which is expected to keep river levels high for several days. The agency continues to monitor rainfall and river levels.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 11:35 AM on February 16, 2026. High river levels are expected to persist through at least February 17. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update on the situation by 8:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.