Flood Alert Issued for River Thames in Shiplake and Wargrave 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This alert is no longer in effect.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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A flood alert remains in effect for the River Thames near Shiplake and Wargrave as high water levels continue to impact low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire and Wokingham
- 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 Wokingham.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames. This alert, designated as severity level 3, was raised on the morning of February 24, 2026, due to high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Thames for Shiplake, Lower Shiplake, and Wargrave. The geographic scope includes parts of Oxfordshire and Wokingham.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses. For the latest information, individuals should check current river levels online. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation and liaising with local authorities and emergency services.
Expected Conditions
While river levels are currently high, they are reported to be falling slowly. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout the day on February 24, 2026. The forecast indicates very little rainfall over the next few days, which should allow river levels to continue their gradual decline.
Timeline
The alert is active as of February 24, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 20:00 on February 24, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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