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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for River Thames for Shiplake, Lower Shiplake and Wargrave

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Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.

Flooding is possible on 06 February 2026.

Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue over the coming days, especially in the Shiplake area. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to continue slowly rising as water moves downstream and levels will remain high over the next few days.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

This message will be updated by 20:00 on 07 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: River Thames for Shiplake, Lower Shiplake, Wargrave including Loddon Drive, and Thames Drive, Charvil.

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