Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Wey Across Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex
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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 Upper River Wey, warning of potential flooding in low-lying areas and roads, particularly near Alton.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex
- 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 Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper River Wey within the Thames area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels remain high.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes parts of Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex. Specific concern has been noted for low-lying land and roads in the Alton area.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected regions are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses. For the latest information, individuals should check current river levels online through official government channels.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently impacting parts of the River Wey. While river levels are expected to remain high, they are currently forecast to stay stable throughout the day. Light rainfall is predicted for today, February 20, and tomorrow, February 21. The primary hazards are the flooding of roads and low-lying land.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 08:43 on February 20, 2026. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels while liaising with local authorities and emergency services. An update to this message is expected by 20:00 on February 21, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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