Flood Alert Issued for River Thames in Henley, Remenham, and Medmenham Areas
This alert is no longer in effect.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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High river levels on the Thames have prompted a flood alert for parts of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, with flooding expected on low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
- 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 Oxfordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames and its tributaries. The alert was raised at 09:19 on February 25, 2026, due to high river levels following recent weather patterns.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Thames for Henley, Remenham, and Medmenham, including the Assendon Stream and Hambledon Brook. The geographic scope includes portions of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Windsor and Maidenhead, and Wokingham.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. It is recommended to monitor river levels online for the most current updates. The Environment Agency is currently liaising with local authorities and emergency services to manage the situation.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high but are reported to be slowly declining. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout Wednesday, February 25, 2026, particularly in the Henley on Thames, Remenham, and Medmenham areas. Forecasts indicate very little rainfall for today and tomorrow, which is expected to allow river levels to continue their gradual decline over the next few days.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 25, 2026. An update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 20:00 on February 26, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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