Flood Alert Issued for River Kennet and Tributaries Across Swindon, West Berkshire, and Wiltshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 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, warning of potential flooding in low-lying areas from Berwick Bassett to Newbury.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Swindon, West Berkshire, and Wiltshire
- 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Swindon, West Berkshire, and Wiltshire.
Alert Details
An official flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Kennet and its surrounding tributaries. The alert, designated as severity level 3, was raised on the morning of February 15, 2026, in response to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury. Impacted regions include the counties of Swindon, West Berkshire, and Wiltshire. Specific areas identified as being at risk for flooding of low-lying land and roads include Knighton, Hungerford, and Newbury.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to avoid low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these may be submerged. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring current conditions through the River Levels Online service.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently affecting the River Kennet, River Og, River Aldbourne, Froxfield Stream, River Dun, and River Shalbourne. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible throughout Sunday, February 15. Further rainfall is forecast for today, with the potential for heavy downpours at times. Authorities expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 9:01 AM on February 15, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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