Flood Alert Issued for River Thames from Pangbourne to Purley
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Pangbourne and Purley, with flooding expected to continue in Whitchurch and Pangbourne.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
- 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 Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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