What the conditions mean:
* by the Environment Agency
* by the Environment Agency
* requires an internet connection
You can install one or more shortcuts on your iPhone and/or iPad home screen to enable instant conditions checking for selected river stretches as shown in the example below:
Install Conditions' Shortcuts (follow link from your iOS device)
If you do not have an Internet connection, you can hear EA spoken conditions' info:
call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 and select Option 1 for river information for boaters
- when prompted enter the relevant quick dial number:
Courtesy of the Environment Agency
Courtesy of the National Trust
Users of all unpowered boats are advised* not to navigate and users of powered boats are advised to find a safe mooring. This is because river flows are likely to strengthen and red boards could be displayed very soon and without warning.
Users of all unpowered boats are advised* not to navigate and users of powered boats are advised to navigate with caution.
These cautions will be shown as coloured boards on lock gates
* by the Environment Agency
Extreme Caution – EBB TIDE Very Strong Fluvial Flows Fluvial flows are very strong. Conditions are difficult and dangerous. All man-powered vessels are advised not to go afloat on the ebb tide. |
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Caution – EBB TIDE Strong Fluvial Flows All river users of man-powered vessels should navigate with extreme caution and consider whether it is safe for them to go afloat on the ebb tide. PLA advise man-powered vessels - in particular schools, novices, junior crews - or those that do not usually use the tidal Thames not to go afloat on the ebb tide. |
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Average Fluvial Flows All river users to navigate with caution and maintain a proper look out. |
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Caution - Low Fluvial Flows Tidal flow is lower than usual. River users should expect lower than predicted tides especially around low water. |
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