Flood Alert Issued for Tidal River Crane Affecting Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
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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 Tidal River Crane area, warning of potential flooding this afternoon due to high tides and upstream river flows.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Greater London, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames
- 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 Greater London, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Tidal River Crane within the Hertfordshire and North London area. The alert was triggered by a combination of high tides and high river flows originating from upstream.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers areas within Greater London, including Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames. The locations most likely to be affected include low-lying land and roads in the following areas:
- Talbot Road
- Percy Road
- Napier Road
- Haliburton Road
- Eve Road
- Northcote Road footbridge
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 to ensure public safety. Stay tuned to local updates as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is possible in the specified areas due to the convergence of tidal activity and elevated river levels. Conditions are expected to impact pedestrian routes and roads near the riverbanks.
Timeline
The alert is effective for the period surrounding high tide, specifically from 15:00 to 17:30 on 19 February 2026. An update to this message is expected by 6:00 PM on 19 February 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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