A Flood Alert was issued for Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir in Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, Wandsworth on 2nd April 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Thames.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Thames at Sunbury Lock rose 0.27m, peaking at 2.73m, while the River Thames at Thames Ditton Island climbed 0.24m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on 02/04/2026. The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.72 mAOD at 3:00 PM on 02/04/2026. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Putney Embankment (SW15), Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4), Thames Bank at Mortlake (SW14), Ranelagh Drive (TW1), Friars Lane and Water Lane (TW9), Riverside and The Embankment at Twickenham, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock. Flooding of properties is not expected. Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 55 cubic me
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury Lock | River Thames | +0.27m | 2.73m |
| Thames Ditton Island | River Thames | +0.24m | 4.86m |
| Shepperton Lock | River Thames | +0.19m | 2.93m |
| Molesey Lock | River Thames | +0.16m | 0.24m |
| Staines | River Thames | +0.12m | 2.91m |