Flood Alert Issued for River Thames from Pangbourne to Purley

Alert Details

Type: Flood alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued by: Environment Agency
Effective Time: Issued at 10:53 AM on February 15, 2026

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Thames from Pangbourne to Purley, spanning parts of Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Specific areas of concern where flooding is expected to continue today include Whitchurch and Pangbourne. While the specific flood warning for Purley Village has been removed, river levels in that area remain high.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may be flooded.
• Monitor local weather conditions and current river levels.
• Visit the River Levels Online service for the most up-to-date information on water stages.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high but are falling slowly on the River Thames and its tributaries from Pangbourne to Purley. However, further rainfall is forecast for today, February 15, which has the potential to be heavy at times. While levels are expected to continue their slow decline, they will remain high over the coming days. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.

Timeline

• Alert Active: February 15, 2026
• Expected Duration: Flooding is expected to continue throughout today. River levels are anticipated to remain high for several days.
• Next Update: The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.