Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are falling slowly on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, especially around Theale and Reading.
The forecast today, 19/04/2024, is mainly dry with a few light scattered showers possible, clearing to leave a dry day Saturday. River levels are expected to continue slowly falling over the coming days but remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 7:47am, Friday 19th April.
River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading including Burghfield, Colthrop, Woolhampton, Aldermaston, Theale, Calcot and Southcote
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 River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading.
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.
No current or recent warnings.