Flood Alert Issued for River Thames Near Shiplake and Wargrave

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames area. The alert was officially raised at 9:07 AM on February 22, 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. The affected regions fall within the counties of Oxfordshire and Wokingham. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today, particularly in these specified areas.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels and is liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Residents should check river levels online for the most current updates.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high but are slowly falling. While flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to persist through February 22, 2026, only light rainfall is forecast for this morning. With less rainfall anticipated over the next few days, the Environment Agency expects river levels to continue their slow decline.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 22, 2026. River levels are expected to continue falling over the next several days. This alert message is scheduled for an update by 8:00 PM (20:00) on February 23, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.