Flood Alert Issued for River Thames in Shiplake, Lower Shiplake, and Wargrave
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Oxfordshire and Wokingham, with flooding expected on low-lying land and roads through February 25.
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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. The alert was officially raised at 09:25 on February 25, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the River Thames for Shiplake, Lower Shiplake, and Wargrave. This impact zone spans across the counties of Oxfordshire and Wokingham.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Monitor current river levels online via official government channels.
- Remain vigilant as the situation develops and liaise with local authorities if necessary.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout today, February 25, 2026. While river levels remain high, they are currently reported to be slowly falling. The forecast indicates very little rainfall over the next few days, which is expected to allow river levels to continue their gradual decline. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels while coordinating with emergency services.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of February 25, 2026. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 20:00 on February 26, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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