Flood Alert Issued for River Thames from Hurley to Cookham
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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 between Hurley and Cookham, warning of potential flooding on roads and low-lying land through February 16.
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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
Alert Type: Flood alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued By: Environment Agency
Effective Period: February 15, 2026, through February 16, 2026
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Thames from Hurley to Cookham. This includes the counties of Buckinghamshire and Windsor and Maidenhead, with particular impact expected in the Marlow, Hurley, and Cookham areas.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses. The Environment Agency emphasizes that individuals should take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently leading to the flooding of low-lying land and roads, a situation expected to continue over the coming days. Further rainfall is forecast for the afternoon and evening of February 15, which may be heavy at times. Officials expect river levels to remain high and highly responsive to additional rainfall throughout the next few days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 4:40 PM on February 15, 2026. Flooding is considered possible through February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 8:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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