Flood Alert Issued for River Lambourn and Tributaries in West Berkshire
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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 Lambourn from Upper Lambourn to Newbury, with flooding of roads and low-lying land expected through February 17.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Berkshire, England
- 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 West Berkshire, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Lambourn and its tributaries. The alert was officially raised on February 17, 2026, at 10:47 AM due to high river levels in the Thames area.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury in West Berkshire. Specific watercourses identified include the River Lambourn, Great Shefford Stream, and Winterbourne Stream. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is specifically expected in the Shaw area.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are prone to flooding under current conditions. Local residents should monitor the situation and visit River Levels Online for the latest updates on water levels.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high but stable. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected today, February 17, 2026. While the forecast for today and overnight is predominantly dry, further rainfall is expected tomorrow. Authorities expect river levels to remain high over the next several days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 17, 2026. High river levels are anticipated to persist for the next few days. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 12:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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