Flood Alert Issued for Tidal Thames Riverside in Greater London

Source: Environment Agency · Greater London

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A flood alert is in effect for the Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir due to high tides overnight.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Greater London
Issued
August 14, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

A Flood alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir. The alert was raised at 2026-08-14T18:12:50 and the message was last changed at 2026-08-14T18:12:00.

Affected Areas

The alert covers areas in Greater London, specifically Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, and Wandsworth along the River Thames. Locations most affected 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, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock.

What You Should Do

Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Flooding of properties is not expected.

Expected Conditions

High tides overnight may lead to flooding. The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.60 mAOD at 05:30 AM on Saturday 15th August. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 3 cubic metres per second and is steady.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from 04:30 AM to 06:30 AM on Saturday 15 August. The message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes. Astronomical tide levels are rising/falling, with flows anticipated to remain steady for the next few days.

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?
A flood alert is in effect for the Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir due to high tides overnight.
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?
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