Flood Warning Issued for River Thames from Pangbourne to Purley
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 River Thames in Oxfordshire and West Berkshire, with flooding expected to continue in Whitchurch and Pangbourne.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire and West Berkshire
- 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 West Berkshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames. Specifically, a flood warning is currently in force for the River Thames at Purley. The alert was officially raised at 12:04 PM on February 17, 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Thames and its tributaries from Pangbourne to Purley, spanning parts of Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. Flooding is specifically expected to continue in the Whitchurch and Pangbourne areas.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these may be flooded. For the most current information, individuals should check River Levels Online for updates on water levels.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high and continue to rise slowly as water moves downstream. While conditions are forecasted to remain predominantly dry today and overnight, additional rainfall is expected tomorrow. River levels are anticipated to remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 17, 2026. Flooding is expected to persist throughout the day and into the following days. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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