Flood Alert Info - River Thames from Maidenhead to Windsor and Eton
Area Description
River Thames from Maidenhead to Windsor and Eton including Bray and Dorney.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
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Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2026 09:57
River Thames
High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 20 February 2026 .
Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, especially in the Bray area. Some light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses .
This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 21 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2024 14:22
River Thames
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels remain high on the River Thames. Flooding of low lying land is expected to continue, especially from the Maidenhead to Windsor and Eton areas. The forecast is dry today, 11/01/24, and into tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high, but stable, over the coming days as water moves through the system.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 12/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 18:32
River Thames
River levels remains high on the River Thames. Flooding of low lying land is expected to continue, especially from the Maidenhead to Windsor and Eton area. It is forecast to be dry today, 10/01/24, and into tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high, but stable, over the coming days as water moves through the system.
The flood warning for properties closest to the River Thames in Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton has been removed.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 11/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 09:44
River Thames
River levels remain high on the River Thames. Flooding of low lying land is expected to continue, especially in the Maidenhead to Windsor and Eton area. It is forecast to be dry today, 9 January 2024, and into tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high but stable over the coming days as water moves through the system.
A Flood Warning remains in force for properties closest to the River Thames in Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 10 January 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 16:04
River Thames
River levels remain high on the River Thames. Flooding of low lying land is expected to continue, especially from the Maidenhead to Windsor and Eton area. It is forecast to be mostly dry today, 8 January 2024, and into tomorrow, with the possibility of some light, wintry showers. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days as water moves through the system.
A Flood Warning remains in force for properties closest to the River Thames in Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 9 January 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 20:13
River Thames
River levels remain high on the River Thames. Flooding of low lying land is expected to continue, especially from the Maidenhead to Windsor and Eton area. The forecast tonight, 7 January 2024, is dry, with a dry forecast for the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days as water moves through the system.
A Flood Warning remains in force for properties closest to the River Thames in Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon, 8 January 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 21:22
River Thames
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the River Thames as a result of a period of sustained rain. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible overnight tonight, 6 January 2024, especially in the Maidenhead area. The forecast for tonight, 6 January 2024, is for mostly dry conditions with the chance of some light showers, with a dry forecast for the next few days. The Jubilee River is operating. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days as water moves through the system.
Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 7 January 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2023 06:45
River Thames
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.