Flood Warning Info - River Kennet from Denford down to Marsh Benham
Area Description
River Kennet from Denford down to Marsh Benham including Kintbury.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2024 09:16
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 12/01/2024.
Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and river levels may rise due to high groundwater levels. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking for blockages.
Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive or walk through floodwater. This message will be updated by midday tomorrow, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Jan 2024 11:47
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 11/01/2024. Today and tomorrow (12/01/24) are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and river levels may rise due to high groundwater levels. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking for blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive or walk through floodwater. This message will be updated by midday tomorrow, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 16:54
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 10/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river south of Ramsbury including the Mill Lane and Lamplands areas. The forecast this evening and into tomorrow (11/01/24) is dry. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and may rise due to high groundwater levels. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by midday tomorrow, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 08:00
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 10/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river south of Ramsbury including the Mill Lane and Lamplands areas. The forecast is dry today and overnight. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and may rise due to high groundwater levels. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 10/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 16:52
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue overnight, 09/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river south of Ramsbury including the Mill Lane and Lamplands areas. The forecast for tonight and tomorrow is dry. We expect river levels to remain high and may rise due to high groundwater levels. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 08:58
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 09/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river south of Ramsbury including the Mill Lane and Lamplands areas. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to remain high and may rise due to high groundwater levels. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 09/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 17:59
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 08/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river south of Ramsbury including the Mill Lane and Lamplands areas. The forecast is for wintry showers to move through the area this evening with a predominantly dry night and day tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high and may rise due to high groundwater levels. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 08:30
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 08/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river south of Ramsbury including the Mill Lane and Lamplands areas. 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. We expect river levels to remain high and may rise due to high groundwater levels. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 17:58
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 07/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river south of Ramsbury including the Mill Lane and Lamplands areas. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. We expect river levels to remain high and may rise due to high groundwater levels. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 08:14
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels have risen but are beginning to stabilise on the River Kennet. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 07/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. We expect river levels to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 18:53
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels have risen but are beginning to stabilise on the River Kennet. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 06/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. Tonight and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:43
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels have risen overnight but are beginning to stabilise on the River Kennet. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 06/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. Light rainfall will clear this morning, leaving this evening and overnight mainly dry. We expect river levels to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 06/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 16:51
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue this evening, 05/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. Further scattered showers are forecast overnight and into tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 09:55
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 05/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. 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 stabilise this afternoon, but will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 18:37
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue overnight, 04/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. Further persistent rainfall which may be heavy is forecast to move through the area overnight, 04/01/2024, clearing in the early hours of Friday, before conditions become drier into the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high and may rise overnight in response to forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 08:22
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 04/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. Further rainfall is forecast to move through the area during this afternoon and overnight 04/01/2024 before conditions become drier into the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high and stable today, but levels may rise further in response to forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 18:52
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue overnight, 03/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. The forecast is for showers overnight and tomorrow morning before a further band of rain moves through the area tomorrow afternoon 04/01/2024. This has the potential to be heavy. More settled conditions are expected by the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high and stable overnight, but levels may rise further in response to forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 08:46
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 03/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. Further rainfall showers are forecast today and overnight, which may be heavy at times. Unsettled conditions will persist for the remainder of the week. We expect river levels to remain stable today, but levels may rise again in response to further rainfall in the coming days. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated his evening, 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 18:27
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 02/01/2024, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. Further rainfall showers are forecast this evening and tomorrow, which may be heavy at times. Unsettled conditions will persist for the remainder of the week. We expect river levels to remain stable overnight. Levels may rise again in response to further rainfall in the coming days. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 08:19
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue through today, 2/1/24, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford.
Further rainfall is forecast through this morning, 2/1/24, which may be heavy at times, with showers through the afternoon. Unsettled conditions will persist for the remainder of the week. We expect river levels to remain stable today. Levels may rise again in response to further rainfall in the coming days. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 2/1/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2024 21:32
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is possible overnight tonight, 1/1/24, especially in areas closest to the river in Lower Denford. Rainfall is expected to clear by midnight tonight (1/1/24) with further rainfall during the day tomorrow. Unsettled conditions are expected for the remainder of the week. We expect river levels to rise overnight before stabilising. Levels may rise again in response to further rainfall in the coming days. We are monitoring the situation and have teams checking blockages. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Be aware of flooded roads; do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 2/1/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 16:43
River Kennet
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 08:12
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible.
River levels are high on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of property is possible, especially in the Denford and Marsh Benham areas. River levels have fallen very slightly overnight. Levels are not likely to exceed the peak levels reached in mid February or the start of March this year.
The forecast is for possible showers today. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening (12/03/2020) or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 15:23
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible.
River levels have been slowly rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of property is possible, especially in the Denford and Marsh Benham areas. River levels are continuing to rise but very slowly. Levels are not likely to exceed the peak levels reached in mid February or the start of March this year.
The forecast is for a dry day today with possible showers overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 08:12
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible.
River levels have been slowly rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Therefore, flooding of property is possible this morning (11/03/20), especially in the Denford and Marsh Benham areas. River levels are forecast to reach the flood warning threshold within the next 2 hours. Levels are not likely to exceed the peak levels reached in mid February or the start of March this year.
The forecast is for a dry day (11/03/20).
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening (11/03/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Mar 2020 18:56
River Kennet
Property flooding remains possible.
River levels are high but dropping on the River Kennet between Hungerford and upstream of Newbury following persistent rainfall and water making its way downstream. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue. Property flooding remains possible, especially in the Kintbury and Denford Manor areas.
The forecast is for a dry night with rain, possibly heavy at times, expected from late morning tomorrow (04/03/20). We expect river levels to continue dropping but levels will remain high over the coming days. Levels are now below the property flooding threshold.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid riverside paths. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Mar 2020 08:08
River Kennet
Property flooding remains possible.
River levels are high but dropping on the River Kennet between Hungerford and upstream of Newbury following persistent rainfall and water making its way downstream. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue. Property flooding remains possible, especially in the Kintbury and Denford Manor areas.
The forecast is for a predominantly dry day today (03/03/20) with the possibility of light showers, followed by a dry night. We expect river levels to continue dropping but levels will remain high over the coming days. Levels are now below the property flooding threshold.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid riverside paths. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 03/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Mar 2020 18:25
River Kennet
Property flooding remains possible.
River levels are high but are now dropping on the River Kennet between Hungerford and upstream of Newbury following persistent rainfall and water making its way downstream. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue. Property flooding remains possible, especially in the Kintbury and Denford Manor areas.
The forecast is for a dry night followed by a dry day tomorrow (03/03/20). We expect river levels to continue dropping but will remain high over the coming days. Levels are now below the property flooding threshold.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid riverside paths. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 03/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Mar 2020 07:41
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but have now stabilised on the River Kennet between Hungerford and upstream of Newbury following persistent rainfall and water making its way downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected to continue today (02/03/20), especially in the Kintbury and Denford Manor areas. The forecast is for any remaining showers to clear by mid-morning to leave a dry day followed by a dry night. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days. Levels are now above the property flooding threshold. We expect levels to be similar to those seen in February 2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid riverside paths. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 02/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Mar 2020 18:50
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels continue to slowly rise on the River Kennet between Hungerford and upstream of Newbury as a result of persistent rainfall and water making its way downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and low lying land is expected to continue overnight tonight (01/03/20), especially in the Kintbury and Denford Manor areas. The forecast is for showers, at times heavy, overnight, clearing by morning to leave a dry day tomorrow (02/03/20). We expect river levels to start to stabilise overnight. Levels are now above the property flooding threshold. We expect levels to be similar to those seen in February 2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 02/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Mar 2020 08:39
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. River levels continue to slowly rise on the River Kennet between Hungerford and upstream of Newbury as a result of persistent rainfall and water making its way downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and low lying land is possible later this morning (01/03/20), especially in the Kintbury area.
The forecast is for a predominantly dry day today with an occasional light shower. Heavier showers are expected overnight. We expect river levels to continue slowly rising until early afternoon at which point we expect levels to stabilise. It remains possible levels may reach the property flooding threshold. We expect levels to be lower than those seen in February 2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Feb 2020 20:45
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. River levels are slowly rising on the River Kennet between Hungerford and upstream of Newbury as a result of persistent rainfall and water making its way downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and low lying land is possible tomorrow morning (01/03/20), especially in the Kintbury area. The forecast is for a predominantly dry night interspersed with light showers. Tomorrow (01/03/20) is predominantly dry with light showers in the afternoon. Rainfall totals are not forecast to be significant. We expect river levels to rise overnight and they may reach the property flooding threshold. We expect levels to be lower than those seen in February 2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 18:45
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Kennet following Storm Dennis. Therefore, the risk of property flooding is reducing in the Denford area, but low-lying land, footpaths and roads continue to be at risk of flooding.
Further rainfall, which could be heavy at times, is forecast for the rest of this evening (18/02/20) before clearing to leave a largely dry night. The risk of flooding from Storm Dennis has now reduced and river levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk and in the area clearing weed/trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 13:05
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Kennet as a result of Storm Dennis. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, but rainfall totals are forecast to be low. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 20:59
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected.
River levels have risen on the River Kennet as a result of Storm Dennis. Therefore, flooding of property is possible from the early hours of tomorrow morning, 18/02/20, especially in the Denford area.
Further rainfall showers are forecast over the next 12 hours, but rainfall totals are forecast to be low. We expect river levels to begin falling overnight, but levels may reach property flooding thresholds before falling.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk and in the area clearing weed/trash screens.
Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and move family, pets and cars to safety.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Dec 2019 19:55
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet particularly in the Denford to Marsh Benham area following recent rainfall, but have shown some decline in thepast 48 hours. The risk of flooding to properties is reducing.
No further rainfall is forecast today (25/12/19). There is the potential for further showers, which may be heavy at times, throughout tomorrow (26/12/19). We expect river levels to remain high throughout this week.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 26/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Dec 2019 07:30
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high but continue to fall on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, the risk of flooding to properties is reducing.
No further rainfall is forecast today (25/12/19), although there is the potential for further showers, which may be heavy at times, throughout tomorrow (26/12/19). River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk and in the area clearing weed/trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 25/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2019 18:37
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high on the River Kennet as a result of sustained rainfall last week. Levels are currently stable and will likely slowly fall further over the next 24 hours but will be responsive to further rainfall. The forecast is for a dry evening (24/12/2019) and clear Christmas Day (25/12/2019) with potential for heavy showers on Boxing Day (26/12/19).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 25/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Dec 2019 09:52
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet as a result of sustained rainfall last week. Levels are likely to slowly fall further over the next 48 hours but will react very gradually to further rainfall. Todays forecast is for thundery showers this morning, clearing this afternoon (24/12/2019). It will be dry tomorrow for Christmas Day (25/12/2019). We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening 24/12/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Dec 2019 18:50
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high on the River Kennet as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property close to the river is possible. Rain is expected overnight into Tuesday (24/12/2019). River levels are beginning to fall slowly, but are expected to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Dec 2019 07:43
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible.
River levels are high on this River Kennet as a result of sustained rainfall last week. Therefore, flooding of property is possible today although levels are now stabilising. Today is forecast to be mainly dry before more rain moves in overnight tonight into Tuesday (24/12/2019).
We expect river levels to remain high for several days in this location but levels have now started to fall upstream in the Marlborough area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings.
This message will be updated this evening, 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Dec 2019 19:04
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible.
River levels are continuing to rise slowly on the River Kennet as a result of sustained rainfall last week. Therefore, flooding of property is possible from tomorrow. Further heavy rain is not forecast today (22/12/19) or tomorrow, but there is a chance of showers which may be heavy at times on 24/12/19.
We expect river levels to remain high for several days in this location but levels have now started to fall upstream in the Marlborough area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.