Flood Warning Issued for River Thames Near Shiplake, Lower Shiplake, and Wargrave
This alert is no longer in effect.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 warning for the River Thames in Oxfordshire and Wokingham, with high river levels expected to impact low-lying land and roads through the weekend.
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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
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames. High river levels are currently being monitored, and a Flood Warning is in force for the surrounding areas. The alert was officially raised on the morning of February 21, 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Thames for Shiplake, Lower Shiplake, and Wargrave. Geographically, this impact zone falls within the counties of Oxfordshire and Wokingham. Residents in these specific Thames-side communities should prepare for potential water ingress on low-lying land.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near the river.
- Do not attempt to cross bridges near local watercourses if water levels are high.
- Monitor current river levels online via the Environment Agency's flood monitoring services.
- Follow guidance from local authorities and emergency services who are currently liaising with the Environment Agency.
Expected Conditions
River levels on the Thames are currently high. While levels are described as stable, flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout today, February 21, 2026. Light rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow, which will likely cause river levels to remain high for the next several days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 21, 2026. High river levels are expected to persist over the next few days. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 20:00 on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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