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River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning

Message issued at 9:47am, Sunday 22nd February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels may lead to flooding.

River levels are high on the River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, especially in the Sonning area. Predominantly light rain is expected over the next 48 hours, which may be heavy at times. Levels are stabilising in the area but are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.

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 will be updated by 12pm on 23 February 2026, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 9:47am, Sunday 22nd February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning

Flood Warning Area Details

River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning, including Mapledurham, Reading, Caversham, Playhatch and Sonning

Region: Thames

Country: England

Counties covered: Oxfordshire, Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham

Watercourses covered: River Thames

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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