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