Flood Alert Issued for River Kennet and Tributaries Across Swindon and West Berkshire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 4, 2026, 4 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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Kennet and its tributaries, with high water levels currently affecting the River Dun in Hungerford.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Swindon, West Berkshire, and Wiltshire
- Issued
- April 4, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Swindon, West Berkshire, and Wiltshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Kennet and its tributaries. The alert was officially raised at 8:23 AM on March 19, 2026, following reports of high river levels in the Thames area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury. Impacted regions include Swindon, West Berkshire, and Wiltshire. Specific watercourses mentioned in the alert include:
- River Kennet
- River Og
- River Aldbourne
- Froxfield Stream
- River Dun
- River Shalbourne
High river levels are specifically noted on the River Dun in Hungerford.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these may be flooded. Local residents should monitor current conditions via River Levels Online for real-time updates.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of low-lying land and roads remains possible today, March 19, 2026, particularly in the Hungerford area. While river levels are currently high, they are falling and are expected to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. The weather forecast for the region is dry and settled for the next few days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of March 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels and will provide an update by 9:00 AM on March 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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