Flood Alert Issued for Tidal Thames Riverside 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, warning of potential flooding between Putney and Teddington on February 16 due to high tides and rising river flows.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Greater London (Tidal 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 (Tidal Thames).
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Tidal Thames riverside. The alert was triggered by a combination of high astronomical tides and increased river flows from upstream.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir. Specific locations identified as having a possibility of flooding include:
- Putney: Putney Embankment (SW15)
- Chiswick & Riverside: Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4)
- Mortlake: Thames Bank (SW14)
- Richmond: Ranelagh Drive (TW1), Friars Lane, and Water Lane (TW9)
- Twickenham: Riverside and The Embankment
- Teddington: The Towpath below Teddington Lock
Impacted counties and boroughs include Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, and Wandsworth.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. While the Environment Agency noted that flooding of properties is not currently expected, the situation is being closely monitored.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is possible due to rising astronomical tide levels and upstream river flows. The forecast high tide at Richmond is expected to reach 4.65 mAOD. At Teddington Weir, the river flow is currently measured at 270 cubic metres per second and is rising slowly. Officials anticipate that these flows will continue to rise for the next 24 hours.
Timeline
The alert is specifically focused on the window between 12:45 PM and 2:45 PM on February 16, 2026. The peak high tide at Richmond is forecast for 1:45 PM. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 5:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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