There are flood alerts for areas of Shepperton, Thames Ditton, Chertsey and Molesey
Flooding on the banks of the River Thames, on January 10, 2024 in Wraysbury(Image: Getty Images)
Flood alerts are currently in place across Surrey, including for parts of the River Thames, with the Environment Agency (EA) telling the public to ‘be prepared’.
There are seven flood alerts on parts of the Thames in Surrey stretching from Staines-upon-Thames, through Shepperton, Thames Ditton, Chertsey and Molesey and up to Richmond.
The EA is warning of high water levels in Shepperton, Chertsey and Molesey. While in Thames Ditton, Hamptons and Teddington there is a risk of flooding due to “high tides combined with high river flows from upstream”.
The flood alerts across the Thames in Surrey have all been put in place between Monday evening (February 2) and Tuesday morning (February 3) and will be updated by the agency “as the situation changes”.
The Environment Agency has warned specifically of flooding on the Thames in Sunbury, the Penton Hook area and Free Prae Road in Chertsey.(Image: Environment Agency)
In the meantime, for much of these parts of the River Thames, a spokesperson for the EA told the public yesterday (February 2): “Further rainfall is forecast throughout tomorrow (February 3) with a chance of heavy showers. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
“We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.”
The Environment Agency has warned specifically of flooding in Sunbury, the Penton Hook area and Free Prae Road in Chertsey.
Flood warnings are issued when flooding in an area is possible, not guaranteed. An alert will remain in place until flooding is no longer a threat in an area.
The following areas have been told to ‘be prepared’ for flooding on the River Thames:
Flood alert for River Thames from Datchet to Shepperton Green including Old Windsor, Wraysbury, Horton, Staines, Egham, Laleham and Chertsey.Flood alert for Chertsey Bourne including Virginia Water, Thorpe Green and Chertsey and the Moat at Thorpe.Flood alert for River Thames from Shepperton to Molesey including Hamm Court, Walton-on-Thames and Sunbury.Flood alert for River Thames at Thames Ditton Island including Boyle Farm Island.Flood alert for River Thames from Hampton and Thames Ditton to Teddington including Hampton Wick and Kingston-upon-Thames.Flood alert for River Thames at Trowlock Island including the Royal Canoe Club.Flood alert for River Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir.
If you live in the area of this flood alert, the Environmental Agency (EA) has said that you should:
Be ready to follow your flood planHave insurance documents and any medications readyAvoid walking, cycling or driving through any flood waterMove any livestock and farming equipment away from areas likely to flood
To find our what to do during a flood, visit the Environmental Agency’s (EA) webpage on the matter here: www.gov.uk/help-during-flood.