Flood Warnings in Berkshire

Groundwater

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible. Groundwater levels are falling very slowly at our Longacre borehole in the Lambourne Valley. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks and levels will remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12 PM, on the 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

River Lambourn, Great Shefford Stream, Winterbourne Stream

High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Lambourn from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

River Kennet, River Og, River Aldbourne, Froxfield Stream, River Dun, River Shalbourne

High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on parts of the River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 16 March 2026, including the Hungerford area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

River Kennet

High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on parts of the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, including the Calcot area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are high but falling slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

River Pang, Sulham Brook

High levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high along parts of the River Pang. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially around Tidmarsh. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

Groundwater

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. Groundwater levels are now falling very gradually at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks and levels will remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12 PM, on the 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

Groundwater

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. Groundwater levels are now at the point that properties may be impacted. Groundwater levels are continuing to rise at our Hodcot borehole affecting West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne. The groundwater level is higher than normal for this time of year. We expect levels to continue rising slowly over the coming days. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12 PM, on the 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.