Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Wey Affecting 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 rising river levels and potential flooding in Alton, Tilford, and surrounding regions through February 16.
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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
Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued By: Environment Agency (Thames Area)
Effective Window: February 15, 2026, through February 16, 2026
Affected Areas
The Environment Agency has identified the Upper River Wey as the primary area of concern. This alert covers geographic regions within Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex. Flooding is specifically expected to impact low-lying land and roads, with particular emphasis on the Alton and Tilford areas.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses.
- Exercise extreme caution and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions as river levels remain responsive to additional rainfall.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently rising due to recent precipitation. Further rainfall is forecasted for this afternoon and evening, which may be heavy at times. These conditions are expected to lead to the flooding of roads and low-lying land near the River Wey. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as the river remains sensitive to further weather inputs.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on the afternoon of February 15, 2026. Hazardous conditions are expected to persist into February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update on the situation by 8:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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