Flood Alert Issued for River Kennet from Thatcham to Reading
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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, warning of high water levels and potential flooding across West Berkshire, Reading, and Wokingham.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- River Kennet (Reading, West Berkshire, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in River Kennet (Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham).
Alert Details
Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) Issued By: Environment Agency Effective: February 15, 2026
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading. Impacted regions include the counties of Reading, West Berkshire, and Wokingham. Specific areas mentioned as being at risk include Newbury, Theale, and Calcot.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to avoid low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these locations may be flooded. For the latest information on water heights, residents should check the River Levels Online service.
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. While river levels are currently described as high but stable, further rainfall is forecast for today, February 15, which has the potential to be heavy at times. These high levels are expected to persist over the next couple of days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:16 AM on February 15, 2026. Conditions are expected to remain hazardous for at least the next 48 hours. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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