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Flooding expected. Take action now.
Rising river levels on the River Kennet may cause flooding over the coming days.
Flooding of property and roads remains possible, especially in the Calcot and Theale areas. River levels continue to slowly rise on the River Kennet at Newbury but are now slowly falling around Theale. Further rain is forecast over the next 24 hours, which has the potential to be heavy at times. We expect river levels to remain high over coming days and levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have. Go to River levels online for updates on current river levels. Stay away from flood water - it contains hidden dangers such as open man hole covers, sewage and chemicals.
This message will be updated by 18:00PM on 12 Feb 2026 , or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 8:54am, Thursday 12th February.
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Warning no longer in force
Thu 12 Feb 2026, 4:43pm
Flood warning
Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8:54am
Flood warning
Wed 11 Feb 2026, 4:56pm
Flood warning
Wed 11 Feb 2026, 7:27am
Flood warning
Tue 10 Feb 2026, 3:58pm
Flood warning
Tue 10 Feb 2026, 7:29am
Flood warning
Mon 9 Feb 2026, 4:19pm
Flood warning
Mon 9 Feb 2026, 7:26am
Flood warning
Sun 8 Feb 2026, 4:23pm
Flood warning
Sun 8 Feb 2026, 8:18am
Properties closest to the River Kennet between Shenfield Mill, Theale and Reading town centre including, Burghfield Lock, Burghfield Bridge, Bear Wharf and Kings Road areas and those closest to the Holy Brook in Calcot, Southcote and Coley areas
Region: Thames
Country: England
Counties covered: Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham
Watercourses covered: River Kennet
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Properties closest to the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holybrook areas.
Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.