Flood Warning Info - River Kennet at Newbury
Area Description
River Kennet at Newbury including the confluence with the River Lambourn south of the A4.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2024 09:23
River Kennet, River Lambourn
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible today, 12/01/2024, especially in the Newbury area. Areas most at risk are the Northcroft Lane area and areas around the confluence of the River Kennet and River Lambourn.
Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels have dropped but 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. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 13/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Jan 2024 11:46
River Kennet, River Lambourn
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible today, 11/01/2024, especially in the Newbury area. Areas most at risk are the Northcroft Lane area and areas around the confluence of the River Kennet and River Lambourn. Today and tomorrow (12/01/24) are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels have dropped but 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. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by midday tomorrow, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 16:57
River Kennet, River Lambourn
Property flooding is possible. River levels are very high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible today, 10/01/2024, 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. The forecast this evening and into tomorrow (11/01/24) is dry. River levels have dropped but 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. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. 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, River Lambourn
Property flooding is possible. River levels are very high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible today, 10/01/2024, 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. The forecast is dry today and overnight. River levels have dropped but 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. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 10/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 16:51
River Kennet, River Lambourn
Property flooding is possible. River levels are very high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible overnight, 09/01/2024, 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. The forecast for tonight and tomorrow is dry. River levels have dropped but 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. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. 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, River Lambourn
Property flooding is expected. River levels are very high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected to continue today, 09/01/2024, 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. Today and tomorrow are 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. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 09/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 17:33
River Kennet, River Lambourn
Property flooding is expected. River levels are very high on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 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. The forecast is for wintry showers to move through the area this evening with a predominantly dry night and day tomorrow. 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. Be aware of flood water that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. 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, River Lambourn
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.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 17:58
River Kennet, River Lambourn
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 this evening and overnight 07/01/2024, 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. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. River levels may rise further overnight in response to high groundwater and 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 tomorrow morning, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 09:53
River Kennet, River Lambourn
Property flooding is expected. River levels are very high on the River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected this morning 07/01/2024, 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. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. We expect river levels to remain high through today, 07/01/2024, with further rise possible as water moves downstream through the catchment. 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 by this evening, 07/01/24, or as the situation changes.