Flood alert in Richmond as another day of high tides forecast
High water levels were seen across Richmond today - and we are in for more of the same tomorrow.
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir on Wednesday (December 16).
High tide will be at 3am (for night owls) and again at 3.30pm.
The agency said: "River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides.
"Flooding of low-lying roads and footpaths is expected, which may exist for one to two hours either side of high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected.
"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.
"Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 180 cubic metres per second and is rising.
"We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days."
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