Flood Alerts
Thames Path Flood Alerts
Here we attempt to keep you updated on any flood alerts on the Thames Path. A number of spots along the Thames are prone to flooding. We will keep the list at all times and provide the latest update. If the latest update appears old, don’t worry. This page is regularly monitored. Pictures are not current but demonstrate what it can be like when flooded.
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Update 19/1/26: some flooding in the Upper Thames. Conditions have improved since this time last month but still very wet in places.
Update 22/1/26: No major flooding issues downstream from Newbridge except around Clifton Hampden. However, water levels are high and there will be isolated patches of standing water here and there. Outlook is not good as river is continuing to rise, swelled by recent rainfall. Further rain forecast. Widespread flooding is highly likely within next 2-3 days.
Update 29/1/26: We are away at the moment so unable to perform inspections. Any updates are currently derived from other sources. It’s fair to say that much of the Thames Path, probably as far as Cookham, is at high risk of flooding.
Update 9/2/26: Extensive flooding in middle Thames (Oxford as far as Marlow). Wallingford and Henley to Marlow particularly impacted.
Update 24/2/26: Many parts of the Thames Path are flooded from Source to Cookham.
Update: 7/3/26: River levels falling but Path remains flooded in places. Source to Reading is largely flooded. Downstream of Reading is now mostly dry except for Shiplake and probably Spade Oak.
We’ll have a further update on 11/3 for Oxford to Reading to see whether that has now dried out.
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Ewen 2.5 milesAs of 19/1 the path from Ewen to the boardwalks under the pylon are clear of water - a distinct improvement from a month ago. The boardwalks are doing their job! Update 24/2: Likely now to be flooded. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Water Hay 8 milesCar park and surrounding paths under water as of 19/1/26.Update 24/2/26: likely to still be flooded. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Field before North Meadow 11 milesThe field between the disused railway and North Meadow is certain to be flooded as all of North Meadow is. You can avoid this by following the disused railway (cycle route 45) into Cricklade. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Cricklade A419 Underpass 12 milesAs of 19/1/26 the underpass is completely flooded. Update 24/2/26: likely to still be flooded. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Cricklade to Castle Eaton 14-16 milesThe fields between Cricklade and Castle Eaton are completely under water and impassable. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Shifford Lock 37 milesAs of 19/1/26 the bridge at Shifford Lock is impassable. Picture current. Update 24/2/26: likely to still be flooded. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Newbridge 39 milesUpdate 22/1: Path keeping its head just above water! Current photo. Update 24/2: Likely now to be flooded. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Bablock Hythe 43 milesUpdate 24/2: Ferryman is reporting extensive flooding in fields approaching Bablock Hythe. Photo not current. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Clifton Hampden 68 milesPath both upstream and downstream from Clifton Hampden are flooded as of 22/1/26. Photo not current. Update 24/2/26: likely to still be flooded. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Shillingford 73 milesPath from Shillingford to Shillingford Bridge heavily flooded. Update 24/2. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Cholsey Meadows 78 milesUpdate 24/2. Heavy flooding. Consider following Ridgeway alternative and utilise parallel paths/roads away from the river. Current photo taken from Ferry Lane. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Goring 82 milesUpdate 24/2: Path flooded between Goring and Gatehampton. Photo not current. Update 7/3/26: Likely to still be flooded.
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Shiplake 101 milesUpdate 7/3/26: Path flooded as you approach Shiplake College boathouse. Photo current.
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Henley 105 milesTowpath out of Henley is just about under water and is flooded in parts further downstream towards Marlow. Recommend following alternative route via Hambleden lock and Medmenham although that is also wet in places. Update 24/2: Likely now to be flooded. Update 7/3/26: Now clear.
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Spade Oak 115 milesThis section is prone to flooding and is likely to be waterlogged as of 7/3/26. Photo not current.
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