Lechlade to Oxford Back to Map ↓
| Reach | Current conditions |
|---|---|
| Upstream of St John's Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| St John's Lock to Buscot Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Buscot Lock to Grafton Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Grafton Lock to Radcot Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Radcot Lock to Rushey Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Rushey Lock to Shifford Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Shifford Lock to Northmoor Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Northmoor Lock to Pinkhill Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Pinkhill Lock to Eynsham Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Eynsham Lock to King's Lock | Caution strong stream |
| King's Lock to Godstow Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Godstow Lock to Osney Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Osney Lock to Iffley Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
Oxford to Henley Back to Map ↓
| Reach | Current conditions |
|---|---|
| Iffley Lock to Sandford Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Sandford Lock to Abingdon Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Abingdon Lock to Culham Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Culham Lock to Clifton Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Clifton Lock to Day's Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Day's Lock to Benson Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Benson Lock to Cleeve Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Cleeve Lock to Goring Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Goring Lock to Whitchurch Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Whitchurch Lock to Mapledurham Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Mapledurham Lock to Caversham Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Upstream of Blake's Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Caversham Lock to Sonning Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Sonning Lock to Shiplake Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Shiplake Lock to Marsh Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Marsh Lock to Hambleden Lock | Caution strong stream |
Henley to Teddington Back to Map ↓
| Reach | Current conditions |
|---|---|
| Hambleden Lock to Hurley Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Hurley Lock to Temple Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Temple Lock to Marlow Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Marlow Lock to Cookham Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Cookham Lock to Boulters Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Boulters Lock to Bray Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Bray Lock to Boveney Lock | Caution strong stream |
| Boveney Lock to Romney Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Romney Lock to Old Windsor Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Old Windsor Lock to Bell Weir Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Bell Weir Lock to Penton Hook Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Penton Hook Lock to Chertsey Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Chertsey Lock to Shepperton Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Shepperton Lock to Sunbury Lock | Caution stream decreasing |
| Sunbury Lock to Molesey Lock | No Stream Warnings |
| Molesey Lock to Teddington Lock | No Stream Warnings |
Information for boaters
For water levels go to https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
For flow rates go to http://www.gaugemap.co.uk
Customer safety advice
The river is still flowing very quickly following the wet November that we have experienced. Red stream warning boards remain in place along the majority of the river. Please exercise caution when using the towpaths and accessing moored boats.
Please ensure that you check boat lines and gang planks for the safety of the vessel, and yourself.
Stay on a safe mooring and do not navigate.
River closure - downstream channel approaching Mapledurham lock. Fallen tree blocking navigation
A large tree has lost its footing and fallen into the river at the downstream layby and approach to Mapledurham lock preventing boats from entering. We are working with the landowner and getting operational teams ready to remove the tree when the river is in a safe condition to do so.
Navigation marks on shoals and underwater obstructions
When navigating upstream, leave red buoys to the left and green buoys to the right. When navigating downstream remember that the opposite rule applies. Avoid yellow and orange buoys as they mark hazards. For further advice, ask the local duty lock keeper.
Service update
Hambleden lock is closed for winter repair works.
Benson lock electric charging point is unavailable.
Mapledurham lock pump out is unavailable.
Annual registration
If you keep your boat anywhere on the non-tidal Thames (including in marinas) you need to register your boat and pay the annual charge or risk being prosecuted for non-compliance and getting a criminal conviction. Most boat owners pay for their registration on time.
Contact the boat registration team on 03708 506 506.
Speed limit
The speed limit for all powered vessels on the non-tidal Thames is 8kph or 4.3kts or 5mph. Do not create wash whatever speed you are navigating at.
Key
- Caution strong stream
- We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous.
- Caution stream increasing
- We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats 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.
- Caution stream decreasing
- We advise users of all unpowered boats not to navigate and users of powered boats to navigate with caution.
Floodline
This information is also available on Floodline. Call 0345 988 1188 and select option 1 for river information for boaters.
Contacts
Contact Name: The Environment Agency
Tel. 03708 506 506 (Mon-Fri 8-6)
Contact Name: Incident Hotline
Tel. 0800 80 70 60 (24hrs)
