Flood Alert Issued for River Kennet: 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 in Newbury, Theale, and Calcot through February 22.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Thames Region
- 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 Thames Region.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Kennet. This alert indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading. Impacted areas include Reading, West Berkshire, and Wokingham, with specific flooding expected in Newbury, Theale, and Calcot.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may be flooded. For the latest information, individuals should check current river levels online via the official River Levels Online service.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected today, February 21, 2026. While predominantly light rain is forecast over the next 48 hours, periods of heavy rain are possible. River levels are currently high and are expected to remain sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was raised at 9:49 AM on February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 12:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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