Flood Warning Issued for River Thames at Shiplake, Lower Shiplake, and Wargrave
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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 warning for the River Thames in Oxfordshire and Wokingham, with property flooding expected through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire and Wokingham
- 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 Oxfordshire and Wokingham.
Alert Details
A flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Thames. The alert was officially raised at 4:35 PM on February 15, 2026, in response to rising river levels and forecast heavy rainfall.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the River Thames specifically for the following locations:
- Shiplake
- Lower Shiplake
- Wargrave
These areas fall within the counties of Oxfordshire and Wokingham.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near the river.
- Stay away from any bridges located near local watercourses.
- Do not enter flood water, as it contains hidden dangers.
- Monitor local conditions closely as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently present and are expected to lead to flooding. Heavy rain is forecast for the afternoon and evening of February 15, which will likely cause river levels to remain high and responsive to further precipitation over the next several days. Flooding of both property and roads is expected, particularly in the Shiplake and Wargrave areas.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately, with flooding possible through the remainder of February 15 and into February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 8:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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