Locals have shared pictures on social media of yesterday's high tide in Twickenham.

A flood alert was issued by the environment agency yesterday for the Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir.

A flood alert was issued by the environment agency yesterday for the Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir. (Photo Credit: Ruth Wadey).

The warning 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.

A photo of the high tide in Twickenham. (Photo Credit: Ruth Wadey).

"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 falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is high for this time of year at 195 cubic metres per second and is rising following rainfall on Tuesday. We anticipate the flows to remain high for the next few days."

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A photo near to the bridge to Eel Pie Island. (Photo Credit: Ruth Wadey).

The warning is still in place today (Wednesday 13 March) and will be updated at 7pm tonight.

Twickenham resident Ruth Wadey said: "It was one of the highest tides I have seen."