Flood Alert Issued for Tidal River Crane in Greater London and Hounslow

Source: Environment Agency · Greater London

This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Tidal River Crane area on February 21, 2026, due to a combination of high tides and high river flows.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Greater London
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.

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Tidal River Crane. This alert is currently in effect for the Hertfordshire and North London area, specifically targeting the tidal sections of the River Crane.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Greater London, including Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames. Specific locations most likely to be affected include low-lying land and roads near:

  • Talbot Road
  • Percy Road
  • Napier Road
  • Haliburton Road
  • Eve Road
  • Northcote Road footbridge areas

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. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions evolve.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is possible due to high tides combined with high river flows originating from upstream. These conditions may lead to the inundation of roads and land adjacent to the river.

Timeline

The flood alert is specifically active from 16:00 to 18:30 on 21 February 2026. An official update to this message is expected by 6:00 PM on 21 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Tidal River Crane area on February 21, 2026, due to a combination of high tides and high river flows.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Greater London. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.