Environment Agency Issues Flood Alert for River Kennet from Thatcham to Reading
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A flood alert is in effect for the River Kennet, with high river levels expected to cause flooding on low-lying land and roads in Newbury, Theale, and Calcot.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Reading, West Berkshire, and Wokingham
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Reading, West Berkshire, and Wokingham.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Kennet. This alert, designated as severity level 3, was officially raised on February 28, 2026, at 10:31 AM due to high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading. Geographic regions impacted include Reading, West Berkshire, and Wokingham. Specific areas where flooding is expected include Newbury, Theale, and Calcot.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are susceptible to flooding. Residents should monitor current river conditions by visiting River Levels Online for the latest updates.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently present on the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected today, February 28, 2026. The forecast predicts further light rain over the weekend, and officials expect river levels to remain high and sensitive to additional rainfall over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was issued on February 28, 2026. River levels are expected to remain high for several days. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 12:00 on February 29, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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