Flood Alert Issued for Tidal Thames from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
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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 Thames riverside, with flooding possible between 3:15 PM and 5:15 PM today due to high tides.
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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 for the Tidal Thames riverside, specifically the stretch from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high tide levels. The alert is managed by the Kent, South London and East Sussex agency area.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, and Wandsworth. Specific locations identified as being at risk include:
- Putney Embankment (SW15)
- Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4)
- Thames Bank at Mortlake (SW14)
- Ranelagh Drive (TW1)
- Friars Lane and Water Lane (TW9)
- Riverside and The Embankment at Twickenham
- The Towpath below Teddington Lock
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. While the Environment Agency does not currently expect flooding of properties, the situation continues to be monitored closely.
Expected Conditions
High tides are expected to lead to localized flooding. The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.64 mAOD. Current data shows the river flow at Teddington Weir is 140 cubic metres per second and falling. Astronomical tide levels are also falling, and flows are anticipated to decrease slowly over the next few days.
Timeline
The flood alert is effective today, March 5, 2026, with flooding possible between 3:15 PM and 5:15 PM. The peak tide at Richmond is expected at 4:15 PM. The Environment Agency will provide an update by 6:00 PM on March 5, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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