Flood Alert Info - Tidal Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge

Area Description

River Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2024 09:50
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.58 mAOD at 16:00 on 19/12/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 120 cubic metres per second and is rising slowly. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 20:00 on 19/12/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2024 07:56
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.60mAOD at 15:30 on 19/11/2024. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 67cubic metres per second and is rising slowly. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 19/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2024 18:57
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The next high tide at London Bridge at 03:15 on 19/11/2024, may result in brief low-level flooding of riverside roads and open spaces. Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 62 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 19/11/2024, or as the situation changes, as subsequent tides over the next couple of days may be higher.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2024 08:17
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.60mAOD at 14:45 on 18/11/2024. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 55 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 18/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2024 16:43
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The next high tide at London Bridge at 02:15 on 18/11/24, may result in brief low-level flooding of riverside roads and open spaces. Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 95 cubic metres per second and is rising. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 18/11/24, or as the situation changes, as subsequent tides over the next couple of days may be higher.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2024 07:29
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.48mAOD at 14:00 on Sunday 17th November 2024 Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 47 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next five days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 on Sunday 17th November, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2024 07:43
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.61mAOD at 13:15 on 16/11/2024 and 4.67mAOD at 01:45 on 17/11/2024. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 47 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next five days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 17/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2024 09:38
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.45 mAOD at 17:00 on 21/10/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 160 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 20:00 on 21/10/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 17:48
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The next high tide at London Bridge at 05:00 on 21/10/24, may result in brief low-level flooding of riverside roads and open spaces. Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 160 cubic metres per second and is rising. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 21/10/24, or as the situation changes, as subsequent tides over the next couple of days may be higher.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 19:15
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.62 mAOD at 04:00 and 4.32 mAOD at 16:00 on Sunday 20th October 2024. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 130 cubic metres per second and is rising. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 20:00 on Sunday 20th October 2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 18:08
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.45mAOD at 03:30 and 4.50mAOD at 15:30 on Saturday 19th October 2024. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 145 cubic metres per second and is falling slowly. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 on Saturday 19th October 2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 18:14
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.60mAOD at 02:30 and 4.45mAOD at 14:45 on Friday 18th October 2024. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 145 cubic metres per second and is falling slowly. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 on Friday 18th October 2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2024 19:07
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.44mAOD at 04:00 on 20/09/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 14 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 20/09/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Aug 2024 18:48
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.47mAOD at 04:45 on 24/08/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 19 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 12:00 on 24/08/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Aug 2024 18:43
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.47mAOD at 05:45 on 24/08/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 19 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 12:00 on 24/08/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Aug 2024 16:17
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.40mAOD at 17:00 on 23/08/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 15 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:30 on 23/08/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 19:01
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.6 mAOD at 05:00 on 23/08/24 and 4.24 mAOD at 17:00 on 23/08/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 15 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 23/08/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 09:36
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.63 mAOD at 15:45 on 10/04/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 190 cubic metres per second and is falling slowly. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 21:00 on 10/04/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 08:54
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.55mAOD at 15:15 on Tuesday 12th March 2024. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels peak on this tide. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 185 cubic metres per second and is rising slowly. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 today, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 08:53
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.51 mAOD at 15:00 on 26/02/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 320 cubic metres per second and is rising. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next 3 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 21:00 on 26/02/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 19:13
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The next high tide at London Bridge at 03:45 on 15/01/2024, may result in brief low-level flooding of riverside roads and open spaces. Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 205 cubic metres per second and is falling. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes, as subsequent tides over the next couple of days may be higher.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 08:22
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.68 mAOD at 15:45 on 14/01/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 230 cubic metres per second and is falling. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 15/01/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2024 19:30
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The next high tide at London Bridge at 03:15 on 14/01/2024, may result in brief low-level flooding of riverside roads and open spaces. Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 270 cubic metres per second and is falling. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 14/01/2024, or as the situation changes, as subsequent tides over the next couple of days may be higher.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2024 08:43
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.50 mAOD at 15:00 on 13/01/24. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 265 cubic metres per second and is falling. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 14/01/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2023 14:14
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.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2023 18:08
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.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 19:01
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.58mAOD at 03:00 on 30/09/23. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 36 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 30/09/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Aug 2023 19:17
River Thames
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.  Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Aug 2023 17:46
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.54mAOD at 04:15 on 04/08/23. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are peaking. The river flow at Teddington Weir is low for this time of year at 40 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain low for the next 2 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 04/08/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Aug 2023 09:23
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The next high tide at London Bridge at 15:30 on 03/08/23, may result in brief low-level flooding of riverside roads and open spaces. Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is low for this time of year at 42 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain low for the next 2 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 03/08/23, or as the situation changes, as subsequent tides over the next couple of days may be higher.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Aug 2023 17:12
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.55mAOD at 03:30 on 03/08/23. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is low for this time of year at 28 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain low for the next 2 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 03/08/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2023 08:19
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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.  We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2023 08:34
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.50mAOD at 16:45 on 24/02/2023 and 4.50mAOD at 04:45 on 25/02/2023. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is low for this time of year at 38 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain low for the next five days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 25/02/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2023 08:06
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.51mAOD at 16:00 on 23/02/2023. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is low for this time of year at 38 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain low for the next five days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 23/02/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2022 09:54
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.47mAOD at 13:45 on Wednesday 9th November. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are peaking. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 88 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next two days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 this evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Oct 2022 11:47
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.57mAOD at 15:00 on 10/10/22. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is low for this time of year at 5 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain low for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 18:15 on 10/10/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2022 09:19
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.58mAOD at 14:45 on 31/03/22. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 45 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 31/03/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2022 18:20
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.50mAOD at 02:15 on 04/01/22. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 98 cubic metres per second and is falling slowly. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 04/01/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 10:23
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge is 4.41m AOD at 03:00 on 21/10/21. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington low for this time of year at 34 cubic metres per second and is rising. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 12:00 on 21/10/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2021 20:34
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge will be 4.55mAOD at 05:00 on 01/04/21. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are peaking. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 46 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next 5 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 01/04/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 08:23
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge will be 4.70 mAOD at 13:45 on 15/12/20 and 4.45 mAOD at 02:15 on 16/12/20. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 134 cubic metres per second and is rising. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next 5 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 15/12/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2020 19:07
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge will be 4.45mAOD at 02:15 on 30/11/20 and 4.33mAOD at 14:15 on 01/12/20. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 55 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 01/12/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 17:18
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge will be 4.42mAOD at 03:15 on 17/11/20 and 4.52mAOD at 15:00 on 17/11/20. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 200 cubic metres per second and is rising. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next 5 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 17/11/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2020 08:52
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge will be 4.60 mAOD at 17:00 on 10/05/20 and 4.83 mAOD at 05:15 on 11/05/20. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are peaking. The river flow at Teddington Weir is low for this time of year at 46 cubic metres per second and is steady. We are closely monitoring the situation. A Thames Barrier closure is possible for the second tide. This message will be updated as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2020 18:45
River Thames
River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge will be 4.47mAOD at 06:15 on 13/04/20. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is normal for this time of year at 58 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 13/04/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 13:08
River Thames
Levels on the River Thames are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge will be 4.60mAOD at 14:15 GMT on 10 MAR 2020 Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected at these times, although conditions may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Flooding of properties is not expected. Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 240 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 07:46
River Thames
Levels on the River Thames are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge will be 4.60 mAOD at 16:00 GMT on 12 FEB 2020. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected at these times, although conditions may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Flooding of properties is not expected. Astronomical tide levels are peaking. The river flow at Teddington Weir is above normal for this time of year at 200 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain above normal for the next few days.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 14:03
River Thames
Levels on the River Thames are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The forecast high tide at London Bridge will be 4.40mAOD at 16:30 GMT on 14 JAN 2020. Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected at these times, although conditions may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Custom House (EC3R), Narrow Street (E14), Mayflower and Angel pubs (SE16), Royal Naval College riverfront, the Almshouse Slipway at Crane Street (SE10), Bankside by the Tate Modern (SE1), and Three Mill Island (E3). Flooding of properties is not expected. Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 175 cubic metres per second and is rising. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days.