Flood Alert Issued for River Thames from Shepperton to Molesey
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Shepperton and Molesey, warning of potential flooding on roads and low-lying land through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- River Thames (Shepperton to Molesey)
- 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 River Thames (Shepperton to Molesey).
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was officially raised at 4:45 PM on February 15, 2026, due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Thames from Shepperton to Molesey. Affected regions include Surrey, Richmond upon Thames, and Greater London. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is specifically expected to continue in the Shepperton, Sunbury, and Molesey areas.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Stay informed as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently present and may lead to flooding. Further rainfall is forecast for the afternoon and evening of February 15, which is expected to be heavy at times. The Environment Agency anticipates that river levels will remain high and responsive to additional rainfall over the next few days. The primary hazard is the flooding of roads and low-lying land.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 15, 2026, and is expected to remain in place into February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency will monitor the situation closely and intends to provide an update by 8:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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