River Kennet at Newbury

Message issued at 8:30am, Monday 8th January 2024

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Property flooding is expected. River levels are very high on the River Kennet as a result of a period of heavy rainfall and high groundwater. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected to continue today, 08/01/2024, especially in the Newbury area. Areas most at risk are Newbury particularly the Northcroft Lane area and areas around the confluence of the River Kennet and River Lambourn. This morning is forecast to be mainly dry, with the possibility of wintry showers this afternoon and evening. Rainfall totals are not expected to be significant. Tomorrow is forecast to be mainly dry. River levels may rise further in response to high groundwater elevating river levels. We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services. 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, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 8:30am, Monday 8th January 2024.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Kennet at Newbury

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Sat 13 Jan 2024, 10:51am
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Fri 12 Jan 2024, 9:23am
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Flood Warning Area Details

River Kennet at Newbury including the confluence with the River Lambourn south of the A4

Region: Thames

Country: England

Counties covered: West Berkshire

Watercourses covered: River Kennet, River Lambourn

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Kennet at Newbury.

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).