Flood Alert Issued for River Thames from Hampton and Thames Ditton to Teddington
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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 area, warning of potential flooding in Kingston and Richmond due to high tides and upstream 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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