A Flood Alert was issued for River Thames from Pangbourne to Purley in Oxfordshire, West Berkshire between 25th and 28th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Thames.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Thames at Goring Lock rose 4.28m, peaking at 4.35m, while the River Thames at Benson Lock climbed 4.13m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels remain high but are falling slowly on the River Thames and its tributaries from Pangbourne to Purley. Flooding is expected to continue today, 28 February 2026. The forecast is for some further light rain over the weekend. Levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. This message w
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goring Lock | River Thames | +4.28m | 4.35m |
| Benson Lock | River Thames | +4.13m | 4.26m |
| Mapledurham Lock | River Thames | +3.63m | 3.72m |
| Sonning Lock | River Thames | +3.34m | 3.50m |
| Marsh Lock | River Thames | +3.13m | 3.27m |
| Shiplake Lock | River Thames | +3.08m | 3.27m |
| Caversham Lock | River Thames | +2.92m | 3.08m |
| Whitchurch Lock | River Thames | +2.81m | 2.88m |
| Cleeve Lock | River Thames | +2.76m | 2.78m |