Flood Warning Info - Properties closest to the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holybrook areas
Area Description
Properties closest to the River Kennet between Shenfield Mill, Theale and Reading town centre including, Burghfield Lock, Burghfield Bridge, Bear Wharf and Kings Road areas and those closest to the Holy Brook in Calcot, Southcote and Coley areas.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 3 Mar 2024 18:31
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but now dropping gradually on the River Kennet following recent rainfall and water making its way downstream. Flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected to continue overnight, 3 March 2024, especially for those properties closest to the River Kennet on Burghfield Road, and those properties close to the river between Shenfield Mill, Theale and Reading town centre.
The weather forecast is for predominantly dry conditions overnight and into tomorrow morning. We expect river levels will continue to fall gradually overnight. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 4 March 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Mar 2024 09:37
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high and rising very gradually on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall and water making its way downstream. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected to continue through today, 3 March 2024, especially for those properties closest to the River Kennet on Burghfield Road, and those properties close to the river between Shenfield Mill, Theale and Reading town centre.
The weather forecast is for a predominantly dry night and day tomorrow. We expect river levels will continue to rise gradually this morning before stabilising through the day.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated this evening, 3 March 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Mar 2024 20:07
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall and water making its way downstream. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is possible overnight tonight, 2 March 2024, especially properties closest to the River Kennet in Burghfield Street and properties closest to the river between Shenfield Mill, Theale and Reading town centre.
The weather forecast is for a predominantly dry night and day tomorrow. We expect river levels will continue to rise gradually overnight before stabilising before daylight hours tomorrow morning, 3 March 2024.
Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Do not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 3 March 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 19:30
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is possible today 10/02/2024, especially in the areas closest to the River Kennet in Burfield, Theale, Calcot and Reading, including properties on Burfield Street. The forecast this evening is mostly dry, with some further showers possible tomorrow, 11/02/24, some of which may become heavy at times. We expect river levels to continue to fall slowly over the weekend. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:53
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is possible today 10/02/2024, especially in the areas closest to the River Kennet in Burfield, Theale, Calcot and Reading, including properties on Burfield Street. The forecast is for light showers this morning (10/02/24), turning predominantly dry this afternoon and overnight, with some further rainfall forecast Sunday. We expect river levels to continue to rise today before stabilising. Levels will be lower than those experienced in January 2024. Our staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 20:03
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected from midnight tonight 09/02/2024, especially in the areas closest to the River Kennet in Burfield, Theale, Calcot and Reading, including properties on Burfield Street. The forecast is for further showers this evening (09/02/2024) before a predominantly dry night and day tomorrow. We expect river levels to continue to rise overnight and into tomorrow before stabilising. Levels will be lower than those experienced in January 2024. Our staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 17:28
River Kennet
Property flooding remains possible. River levels are high but currently falling at Theale on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of property and roads remains possible today, 10/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. The forecast this evening and into tomorrow (11/01/24) is dry. River levels are expected to continue falling over the coming days, but levels will remain high as water moves downstream. 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. Be aware of water remaining on the floodplain and 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 07:59
River Kennet
Property flooding remains possible. River levels are high but currently falling at Theale on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of property and roads remains possible today, 10/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. The forecast is dry today and overnight. River levels are expected to continue falling over the coming days, but levels will remain high as water moves downstream. 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. Be aware of water remaining on the floodplain and 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 16:51
River Kennet
Property flooding remains possible. River levels are high but currently falling at Theale on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of property and roads remains possible overnight, 09/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. The forecast for tonight and tomorrow is dry. River levels are expected to continue falling over the coming days, but levels will remain high as water moves downstream. 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. Be aware of water remaining on the floodplain and 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 08:57
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but currently falling at Theale on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of property and roads is expected to continue today, 09/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels are expected to continue falling over the coming days, but levels will remain high as water moves downstream. 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. 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 17:49
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high and slowly rising at Theale on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of property and roads is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 08/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. 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 over the coming days as water moves downstream. River levels may rise further in response to high groundwater elevating river levels. 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. 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 are high but steady at Theale on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of property and roads is expected to continue today, 08/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. 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 but gradually fall over the coming days. 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. 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 are high but currently falling at Theale on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of property and roads is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 07/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. We expect river levels to remain high but continue gradually falling over the coming days. 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. 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 08:34
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but currently falling on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of property and roads is expected to continue today, 07/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. We expect river levels to remain high but continue gradually falling over the coming days. 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. 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 18:09
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but currently falling on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of property and roads is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 07/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. Tonight and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to remain high but continue gradually falling over the coming days. 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. 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 08:58
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but currently falling on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of property and roads is expected to continue today, 06/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. Light rainfall will clear this morning, leaving this evening and overnight mainly dry. We expect river levels to remain high but continue gradually falling over the coming days. Note that levels are currently higher than those seen in February 2014. 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. 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 17:59
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected this evening, 05/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. Further scattered showers are forecast overnight and into tomorrow. We expect river levels to begin to stabilise but to remain high over the coming days as water moves downstream through the catchment. Note that levels are currently higher than seen in February 2014. 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. 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 08:54
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected today, 05/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. 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 and will remain high over the coming days as water moves downstream through the catchment. 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. 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 possible. River levels are high but stable, on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible overnight, 04/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. 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 overnight, but may rise again in response to forecast rainfall and water moving down the catchment during the day tomorrow, 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. 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 08:36
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high but now slowly falling, on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is possible today, 04/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. 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 continue steadily dropping today, but may rise again in response to forecast rainfall and water moving down the catchment. Levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. 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. 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 have stabilised on the River Kennet following recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected to continue overnight, 03/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. 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 before starting to drop tomorrow. Levels may rise again in response to further rainfall. 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. 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 08:56
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is possible this morning, 03/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. 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 continue rising today before stabilising this evening. 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. Be aware of flooded roads, do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated this evening, 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 20:55
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is possible early tomorrow morning, 03/01/2024. Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area. 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 continue rising overnight and tomorrow. 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. 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 17 Feb 2020 19:40
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 flooding is reducing.
Further rainfall showers are forecast over the next 12 hours, but rainfall totals are forecast to be low. 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, 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 12:43
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. River levels have gradually rose on the River Kennet overnight as a result of the heavy rainfall over the weekend. Therefore, flooding (of property) is beginning to happen, especially in the areas closest to the river at Shenfield Mill, Burghfield, Theale and Reading town centre. River levels have dropped slightly during the course of this morning (Monday 17/02/2020), river levels will remain high over the next few days. Further, lighter showers are forecast today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens and will be visiting the area today. Please avoid contact with flood water and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 06:02
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected.
River levels have continued to gradually rise on the River Kennet overnight as a result of the heavy rainfall over the weekend. Therefore, flooding (of property) is imminent, especially in the areas closest to the river at Shenfield Mill and Theale, as well as Reading town centre. River levels are forecast to peak in the next hour (by 06:30) on Monday morning (17/02/20). But river levels will remain high and slightly higher than the levels experienced in February 2009.
Further, lighter showers are forecast today.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens and will be visiting the area today. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and move family, pets and cars to safety. This message will be updated this afternoon, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 22:44
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected.
River levels have risen quickly this evening on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Therefore, flooding (of property) is imminent, especially in the areas closest to the river at Shenfield Mill and Theale, as well as Reading town centre. River levels are forecast to continue rising over night into the early hours of Monday morning (17/02/20).
Further, lighter, rainfall is forecast tonight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and move family, pets and cars to safety. This message will be updated by 06:00 tomorrow, 17/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Jan 2020 10:44
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible.
River levels have stablised on the River Kennet in the Burghfield area in response to the rainfall on Thursday evening . Levels are now falling slowly and are expected to continue to fall. No further property flooding is expected.
The forecast for this weekend is mainly dry, with settled weather expected for the early part of next week.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated this this evening, 18/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Jan 2020 18:08
River Kennet
"Property flooding is possible.
River levels have slowly risen on the River Kennet in the Burghfield area. The river is expected to continue to rise this evening in response to the rainfall from yesterday and early this morning but it will not reach the highest levels experienced on Thursday 16/01/20. Levels are forecast to fall again tomorrow (18/01/20). No further property flooding is expected.
This evening and overnight is going to be mostly dry with the odd light shower.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated this tomorrow morning, 18/01/20, or as the situation changes. "
Flood Warning issued on 17 Jan 2020 09:43
River Kennet
"Property flooding is possible.
River levels have fallen on the River Kennet in the Burghfield area. The river is expected to rise again today in response to yesterday's rainfall, but it will not reach the highest levels experienced on Thursday 16/01/20. Levels are forecast to fall again tomorrow (18/01/20). No further property flooding is expected.
Light showers are possible today, and the weather then becomes more settled.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated this evening, 17/01/20, or as the situation changes. "
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2020 19:40
River Kennet
"Property flooding is possible.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet in the Burghfield area, and the river remains sensitive to further rainfall. Property flooding is possible for those properties closest to the river.
Further heavy showers are forecast tonight (16/01/20) but more settled weather is expected from this weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/01/20, or as the situation changes. "
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2020 09:41
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet in the Burghfield area, and the river remains sensitive to further rainfall. Property flooding is possible for those properties closest to the river.
Further heavy showers are forecast today (16/01/20) but more settled weather is expected from this weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated this evening, 16/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2020 21:35
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible.
River levels have risen on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property is possible overnight and early tomorrow morning (20/01/20). Flooding may affect properties closest to the river, particularly in the Burghfield area.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 18 hours, with heavier showers expected tomorrow afternoon and evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/01/20.