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Flooding expected. Take action now.
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising quickly on the River Kennet at Marlborough as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected this morning, 05/01/2024, especially in the areas closest to the River. This morning is forecast to be mainly dry, followed by further showers this evening and overnight which have the potential to be heavy at times. We expect river levels to continue rising today, 05/01/2024. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
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This information last updated 9:13am, Friday 5th January 2024.
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Warning no longer in force
Sat 6 Jan 2024, 8:58am
Flood warning
Fri 5 Jan 2024, 7:45pm
Flood warning
Fri 5 Jan 2024, 9:13am
River Kennet at Marlborough including the confluence with the River Og
Region: Thames
Country: England
Counties covered: Wiltshire
Watercourses covered: River Kennet, River Og
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Kennet at Marlborough.
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).
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