Flood Alert Issued for River Thames from Hampton to Teddington Due to High Tides

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames from Hampton and Thames Ditton to Teddington. This level 3 severity alert indicates that flooding is possible on March 3, 2026, due to high tides.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes the River Thames area from Hampton and Thames Ditton to Teddington. Affected regions include Greater London, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames, and Surrey.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. The Environment Agency recommends checking river levels online for the most current updates as they continue to monitor the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides are forecast to impact river levels significantly. At Kingston, the high tide at 3:45 PM on March 3 is expected to reach between 5.08m and 5.22m. A subsequent high tide at 4:00 AM on March 4 is forecast to reach between 4.82m and 4.96m. While the forecast predicts a dry day, river levels are expected to remain high over the next few days.

Timeline

The alert was raised at 12:04 PM on March 3, 2026. High tide peaks are expected at 3:45 PM on March 3 and 4:00 AM on March 4. This message is scheduled to be updated by 8:00 PM on March 3, 2026, or as the situation changes.