Flood Alert Info - River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading
Area Description
River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading including Burghfield, Colthrop, Woolhampton, Aldermaston, Theale, Calcot and Southcote.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 10:48
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels rose last night on the Lower Kennet. They have now dropped but remain high and sensitive to further rainfall. The weather forecast is for periods of rain throughout the day. 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, 08/12/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2024 10:46
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels rose last night on the Lower Kennet. They have now dropped but remain high and sensitive to further rainfall.
The weather forecast is for periods of rain throughout the day. 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, 08/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2024 17:20
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the Lower River Kennet, especially around Calcot as a result of rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected this evening, 06/12/24. Further rainfall is forecast over the evening and tomorrow. 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 by tomorrow morning, 07/12/24, or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2024 10:38
River Kennet
No further property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but falling on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is still possible and water will remain in fields over the next week. The weather forecast is for scattered showers over the coming days. We do not expect these showers to significantly affect river levels. River levels are expected to continue falling today.
Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Do not drive through flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 02/12/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2024 10:44
River Kennet
No further property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but falling on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is still possible, and water will remain in fields over the next week.
Today is forecast to be mainly dry, followed by some short heavy showers Sunday morning. River levels are expected to continue falling today. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Do not drive through flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 01/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2024 11:03
River Kennet
No further property flooding is expected. Flood warnings for the River Kennet were removed earlier this week. River levels are high and falling on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 29/11/24, especially in the Theale and Burghfield areas. Today is forecast to be mainly dry followed by light rain in places overnight. River levels are expected to continue falling today. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Do not drive through flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 30/11/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 11:11
River Kennet
No further property flooding is expected. Flood warnings for the River Kennet were removed earlier this week.
River levels are high and rising on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 28/11/2024, especially in the Theale and Burghfield areas.
The weather forecast is for predominantly dry days on Thursday and Friday. River levels are expected to rise throughout the day, before stabilising this evening. We do not expect river levels to reach as high as they did earlier in the week. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Do not drive through flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 29/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 12:30
River Kennet
No further property flooding is expected.
Flood warnings for the River Kennet have now been removed. River levels are high but falling on the River Kennet following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 27/11/24, especially in the Theale and Burghfield areas. This morning's rain should clear by the afternoon, leaving this evening and overnight mainly dry. River levels are expected to continue slowly falling over the coming days. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Do not drive through flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 28/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 12:24
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. A flood warning is in force for the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holybrook areas. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 26/11/24.
The forecast is for a dry day today with rain tonight into tomorrow. River levels are expected to fall very slowly through today but remain sensitive to further rainfall. 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 by tomorrow morning, 27/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 11:30
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. A flood warning is in force for the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holybrook areas. River levels remain very high as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property, low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 25/11/24.
The forecast is for a largely dry day today. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. 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 by tomorrow morning, 26/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 14:38
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the Lower River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected this afternoon and overnight 24/11/24.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon 24/11/24. 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 by tomorrow morning, 25/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 May 2024 11:12
River Kennet
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 over the following days. The forecast for this week remains unsettled, with the potential for heavy showers at times. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be 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 on Friday 10/05/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Apr 2024 11:14
River Kennet
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 over the following days. The forecast for this week remains unsettled, with the potential for heavy showers at times. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be 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 by Friday 03/05/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Apr 2024 10:57
River Kennet
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. The forecast today, 26/04/2024 is to remain dry before a change to rain, which could be heavy at times, through the weekend. River levels are expected to remain high and will be 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, 27/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Apr 2024 10:16
River Kennet
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. The forecast today, 25/04/2024 is mostly dry but with a chance of some showers developing through the afternoon. 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, 26/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Apr 2024 08:00
River Kennet
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.
The forecast today, 24/04/2024 is mostly dry, with some light showers forecast throughout the day tomorrow. 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, 25/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Apr 2024 09:11
River Kennet
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.
The forecast today, 23/04/2024 and tomorrow is dry. 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, 24/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Apr 2024 08:49
River Kennet
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.
The forecast today, 22/04/2024 and tomorrow is for light rainfall. 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, 23/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Apr 2024 08:39
River Kennet
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.
The forecast today, 21/04/2024 is dry, with some outbreaks of light rainfall forecast from Monday morning. 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, 22/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Apr 2024 08:59
River Kennet
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, 20/04/2024 and tomorrow is dry. 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, 21/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Apr 2024 07:47
River Kennet
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.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Apr 2024 09:21
River Kennet
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, 18/04/2024, is mainly dry with a few scattered showers possible this evening and into tomorrow. 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, 19/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Apr 2024 08:53
River Kennet
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. Today and overnight, 17/04/2024, are forecast to be mainly dry with a few scattered showers. 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, 18/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Apr 2024 08:46
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are falling gradually 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. Showers are forecast throughout today (16/04/2024) and overnight, which have the potential to be heavy at times. 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, 17/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Apr 2024 09:28
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are falling gradually 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 is for showers through this morning (15/04/2024), clearing into the afternoon. Following a dry afternoon and evening, showers are possible overnight. 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, 16/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Apr 2024 09:46
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are falling gradually 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. Today and overnight, 14/04/2024, are forecast to be mainly dry before showers move in from early tomorrow morning. 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, 15/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2024 09:28
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are gradually falling on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today especially around Theale and Reading. Today and overnight, 12/04/2024, are forecast to be mainly dry. 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, 13/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Apr 2024 09:35
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high but gradually falling on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today especially around Theale and Reading. Today and overnight, 11/04/2024, are forecast to be mainly dry, with occasional light rain. River levels are expected to contnue 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, 12/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 11:01
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels remain high on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels particularly in the Theale area however levels are now starting to fall slowly. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today (10/04/2024) especially around Theale and Reading. The forecast for today (10/04/24) is for some light rain today, and then dry overnight. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 11/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 09:52
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels remain high on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels particularly in the Theale area. Levels are now starting to fall slowly. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today (09/04/2024) especially around Theale and Reading. The forecast for today (09/04/24) is for light rain, and then largely dry by this evening and overnight. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 10:37
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels remain high on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels particularly in the Theale area however levels are now starting to fall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today (08/04/2024) especially around Theale and Reading. The forecast for today (08/04/24) and overnight is mainly dry but with isolated outbreaks of locally heavy rain this afternoon. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 09:21
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels remain high on the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels particularly in the Theale area. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today (07/04/2024) especially around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast for today and overnight (07/04/2024) is predominantly dry, with the possibility of blustery showers. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 10:29
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels remain high on the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels, particularly in the Theale area. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today (06/04/2024) especially around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is mainly dry today (06/04/2024) and overnight with possible heavier showers later on Sunday. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 09:48
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels remain high on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels particularly in the Theale area. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today (05/04/2024) and overnight especially around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for light showers today (05/04/2024) and overnight. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 06/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 11:15
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels remain high on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels particularly in the Theale area. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today (04/04/2024) and overnight especially around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for heavy showers today (04/04/2024) with bands of potentially heavy rain passing through overnight. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 05/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Apr 2024 08:25
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels remain high on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today (03/04/2024)and overnight especially around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for a predominantly dry day (03/04/2024) with bands of potentially heavy rain passing through overnight. Showers are expected through tomorrow. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 04/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Apr 2024 08:23
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are still high on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue especially around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for showers and rain today (Tuesday) and further showers tomorrow. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 03/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2024 08:44
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are still high on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue especially around Newbury and Theale. The weather forecast is for heavy, fast moving showers today (Monday) and tomorrow. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 02/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2024 09:15
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are still high but starting to stabilise on the River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 31/03/2024, especially around Newbury and Theale. Today's forecast is mostly dry with the chance of showers. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 01/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2024 09:04
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are still high but starting to stabilise on the River Kennet following recent rainfall and due to high groundwater. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 30/03/2024, especially around Newbury and Theale. Saturday and Sunday are forecast to be mostly dry with the chance of showers. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 31/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 10:14
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are gradually rising on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 29/03/2024, especially around Theale. Further heavy showers are forecast today which have the potential to be heavy at times. Overnight is forecast to be mainly dry. River levels are expected to continue slowly rising today. Levels will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 30/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 09:22
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are gradually rising on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, especially around Theale. Further heavy rainfall showers are forecast today, 28/03/2024, and overnight. River levels are expected to continue slowly rising today. Levels will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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, 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 08:55
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high, but falling slowly, on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, especially around Theale.
The weather forecast is for a band of rain mid-morning today, Wednesday, with scattered showers into the afternoon. Further heavy rain is expected overnight and into tomorrow.
River levels are expected to remain high and will be 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, 28/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Mar 2024 09:48
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high, but falling slowly, on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, especially around Theale. The weather forecast is for widespread rain this morning, Tuesday, and into this afternoon. Further heavy rain is expected tomorrow. River levels are expected to remain high and will be 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, 27/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Mar 2024 09:09
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high, but falling slowly, on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, especially around Theale. The weather forecast is for rain this morning, Monday, becoming drier this afternoon. Further wet weather is expected over the next few days. River levels are expected to remain high and will be 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, 26/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Mar 2024 11:08
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high, but falling slowly, on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, especially around Theale. The weather forecast is mainly dry today, Sunday, with a band of rain expected tomorrow morning. River levels are expected to remain high and will be 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, 25/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2024 10:07
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, especially around Theale. The weather forecast is for scattered showers today, Saturday, with many places remaining dry. Tomorrow is expected to be dry. River levels are expected to remain high and will be 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, 24/03/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 22 Mar 2024 10:36
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, especially around Theale. A band of rain is expected this morning, Friday, with scattered showers expected over the weekend. River levels are expected to remain high and 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, 23/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2024 10:36
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, especially around Theale. The weather forecast is dry today, Thursday. Rainfall is expected tomorrow morning, with scattered showers possible over the weekend. River levels are expected to remain high and 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, 22/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Mar 2024 10:07
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for scattered showers today, Wednesday, with many places remaining dry. Tomorrow is expected to be dry. River levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 21/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2024 09:34
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for scattered showers today, Tuesday, with many places remaining dry, followed by rain overnight. More showers are expected tomorrow. River levels are expected drop slightly over the coming days but remain high and sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 20/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2024 09:02
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is predominantly dry today and tomorrow with a few light showers possible. River levels are expected to rise slightly this morning in response to Sunday's rainfall. River levels will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are 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, 19/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 09:09
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. There has been rain in the early hours of this morning which will clear away by lunch time. Following this the forecast is for scattered showers for the rest of Sunday. Monday will be predominantly dry. River levels are expected to rise this afternoon/evening in response to this morning's rain, levels will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are 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, 18/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2024 09:10
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for rain showers this evening, Saturday, and further rain early on Sunday morning. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 17/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2024 09:17
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for heavy rain showers this afternoon (Friday), with more light showers tomorrow. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 16/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 11:03
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, 14/03/24, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for rain showers throughout Thursday and Friday. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 15/03/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 07:56
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and slowly rising on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, 13/03/24, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast today and overnight is predominately dry, with some showers forecast tomorrow afternoon (14/03/24) . River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 14/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 08:39
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, Tuesday, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for further rain today, some of which could be heavy. Wednesday is forecast to be mostly dry. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 08:13
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, Monday, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is mostly dry today, 11/03/24 and overnight with some showers forecast Tuesday. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 09:18
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, Sunday, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for scattered showers today, clearing overnight. Monday is forecast to be mostly dry with the chance of showers. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2024 08:32
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high but falling on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, Saturday, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for a mostly dry day today with rain overnight. Further rain is forecast for Sunday. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 10/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 09:19
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected. River levels are high but falling on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, Friday, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for a mostly dry day today, but further rain is forecast over the weekend. Levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 09/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2024 09:06
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected. River levels are high but falling on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, Thursday, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The forecast is for a mostly dry day with the chance of a few isolated showers and Friday is forecast to be mostly dry. Levels are expected to continue slowly falling over the coming days, but will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 08/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2024 09:07
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected. River levels are high but falling on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today, Wednesday, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The forecast is for a mostly dry day with a few isolated showers possible, tomorrow will see further showers. Levels are expected to continue slowly falling over the coming days, but will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 07/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2024 08:50
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected. River levels are high but falling on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today and overnight, 05/03/2024, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. Scattered showers are forecast today, this evening and overnight is expected to be mainly dry. Levels are expected to continue slowly falling over the coming days, but will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 06/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2024 10:22
River Kennet
Property flooding is no longer expected. The Flood Warning for properties closest to the River Kennet from Shenfield Mill to Reading has now been removed.
River levels are high but falling on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue through today and overnight, 4 March 2024, especially in areas around Theale and Reading.
This morning is forecast to be mainly dry, followed by light rainfall this afternoon and into this evening. Levels are expected to continue falling over the coming days, but will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall.
We are 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, 5 March 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2024 10:48
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. A Flood Warning is in force for properties closest to the River Kennet from Shenfield Mill to Reading.
River levels are high and rising very gradually on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue through today and overnight, 3 March 2024, especially in areas around Theale and Reading.
The forecast is for predominantly dry conditions through today and overnight into tomorrow morning. Levels are expected to continue to rise very slowly this morning before stabilising this afternoon. Levels will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are 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, 4 March 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 09:17
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high and rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 02/03/2024, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast is for showers this morning which will clear this evening leaving a mostly dry day tomorrow. Levels are expected to continue to rise slowly through today before stabilising overnight. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are monitoring the situation. Be aware of water remaining on the floodplain. 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, 03/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 08:06
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high and rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 01/03/2024, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The weather forecast today and tomorrow is for rain, which could be heavy at times. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are monitoring the situation. Be aware of water remaining on the floodplain. 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, 02/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2024 09:11
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, (29/02/2024), especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The forecast today and tomorrow is for rain, which could be heavy at times. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are monitoring the situation. Be aware of water remaining on the floodplain. 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, (01/03/2024), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2024 08:41
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 28/02/2024, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The forecast is predominantly dry today with some rain likely overnight. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are monitoring the situation. Be aware of water remaining on the floodplain. 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, 29/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2024 12:33
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, Monday, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a few light rain showers tomorrow afternoon. River levels are expected to rise today in response to yesterdays rainfall, this rise is not expected to be more than around 10cm. River levels are expected to start to fall late tonight and into Tuesday. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are 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, 27/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 10:14
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, Monday, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a few light rain showers tomorrow afternoon. River levels are expected to rise today in response to yesterdays rainfall, this rise is not expected to be more than around 10cm. River levels are expected to start to fall late tonight and into Tuesday. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are 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, 27/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 11:49
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but steadily on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, Sunday, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. Today is forecast to be predominantly dry before a band of rain moves in this afternoon/evening. Tomorrow is expected to be dry. River levels are expected to remain steady over the coming days, however the may rise on Monday in response to any rain we see on Sunday evening. Levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are 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, 26/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 11:20
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but dropping steadily on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today and overnight, 24/02/2024, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The forecast is for a predominantly dry day and night before persistent rain moves in through tomorrow. River levels are expected to continue to fall steadily through today and overnight. Levels will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are 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, 25/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 09:55
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are rising slowly on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today and overnight, 23/02/2024, especially in areas around Theale and Reading. The forecast is for scattered showers today and tonight (23/02/2024), with a predominantly dry day tomorrow. Rainfall totals are not expected to be significant. River levels are expected to continue to rise slowly through today before stabilising overnight. Levels will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are 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, 24/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 11:32
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are slowly rising on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, especially near Theale. The forecast is for a band of heavy rain to move through this morning (22/02/2024), followed by showers that may be heavy at times this afternoon and overnight. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days.
We are 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, 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 10:39
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high but are stable on the River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue. A band of rain is moving across the area today, 21/02/24, which is expected to clear during the afternoon. Further rain, which could be heavy at times, is forecast for tomorrow daytime. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days.
We are 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, 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 09:59
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet although they have slowly lowered overnight. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today. Today will be mostly dry, with a chance of drizzle this afternoon and evening. A band of rain is expected to cross the area in the early hours of Wednesday and it is likely to continue raining until the afternoon. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are 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, 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 09:58
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain very high on the River Kennet and are rising slowly in the Theale area. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today and over the coming days.
Today and Tuesday will be mostly dry, with a few showers here and there.
We are 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, 20/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 10:16
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected but is possible.
River levels are still high on the River Kennet. We saw heavy rain last night and early this morning. Today and Monday will be mostly dry, with a few showers here and there. We expect river levels to rise on this afternoon in response to this rainfall but not as high as levels we saw in January.
Please 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, 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 10:03
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are still high on the River Kennet and flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today. The rainfall forecast is for a dry start to Saturday, we will then see a band of rain cross the country this evening and overnight which will be heavy at times. We expect river levels to rise on Sunday in response to this rainfall but not to levels that we have recently seen.
Please 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, 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2024 09:06
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are still high on the River Kennet and flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, especially in the areas between Theale and Reading. We received rainfall overnight, however the rainfall forecast for the rest of today (Friday) is dry, we are expecting further rain on Saturday evening.
We expect river levels to rise on today in response to this rainfall but not to levels that we have recently seen. Saturdays rainfall is expected to clear away as we move into Sunday, but there is a chance it will stick around which would bring higher rainfall totals therefore creating a larger rise in river levels than we currently expect.
Please 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, 17/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2024 09:51
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are still high on the River Kennet and flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, especially in the areas between Theale and Reading. The rainfall forecast is for heavy rainfall this afternoon (Thursday) and into the night; this rain will clear away Friday morning. We expect further rain on Saturday. We expect river levels will rise on Friday in response to this rainfall, but not to levels that we have recently seen.
Please 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, 16/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2024 08:57
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are still high on the River Kennet as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, especially in the areas between Theale and Reading. Outbreaks of light rain are forecast today, 14/02/24, and overnight with the potential to turn heavy at times this evening. There is the potential for heavy rainfall from Thursday afternoon. We expect river levels will remain high over the coming days but to continue slowly lowering, they are sensitive to further rainfall. Our staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. 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, 15/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 10:20
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are still high on the River Kennet as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 13/02/24, especially in the areas between Theale and Reading. Light showers are forecast throughout today, 13/02/24 and into tomorrow. We expect river levels will remain high over the coming days but to continue slowly lowering, they are sensitive to further rainfall. Our staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. 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, 14/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 10:35
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are still high on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall, therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 12/02/24, especially in the areas between Theale and Reading. The weather forecast today, 12/02/24 is dry with further rainfall forecast tomorrow afternoon. We expect river levels will remain high over the coming days but to continue slowly lowering, they are sensitive to further rainfall. Our staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. 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, 13/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 12:42
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. A flood warning has now been removed for properties closest to the River Kennet between Shenfield Mill, Theale and Reading town centre. However, river levels are still high on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, Sunday 11 February 2024, especially in the areas between Theale and Reading.
Today, Sunday, will be mostly dry with a few scattered showers which may be heavy at times. Further showers are possible Monday afternoon. We expect river levels will remain high over the coming days but to continue slowly lowering. Levels are sensitive to further rainfall.
Our staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. 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, 12 February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 13:17
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. A flood warning is in force for properties closest to the River Kennet between Shenfield Mill, Theale and Reading town centre. River levels are high on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 10/02/24, especially in the areas between Theale and Reading. 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 remain high over the next few days. Levels will remain high over the coming days and are sensitive to further rainfall. Our staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. 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, 11/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 21:47
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. A flood warning is in force for properties closest to the River Kennet between Shenfield Mill, Theale and Reading town centre. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue overnight, 09/02/24, especially in the areas between Theale and Reading. 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 rising overnight. Levels will remain high over the coming days and are sensitive to further rainfall. Our staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. 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, 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 18:30
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue overnight, 09/02/24, especially in the areas between Theale and Reading. 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 rising overnight. Levels will remain high over the coming days and are sensitive to further rainfall. Our staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. 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, 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 07:11
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 09/02/24, especially in the Theale area. Further outbreaks of rainfall are expected this morning and throughout the day today, 09/02/24. We expect river levels to rise further in response to forecast rainfall. Our staff are in the area clearing trash screens. 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 this evening, 09/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2024 09:00
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are continuing to fall slowly along the Lower River Kennet following high levels. No further flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be predominantly dry. We expect river levels to continue to fall over the coming days but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 04/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2024 09:28
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are now falling slowly along the Lower River Kennet following high levels. No further flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. The forecast for today and tomorrow is expected to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to continue to fall over the coming days but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 03/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2024 09:23
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are now falling slowly along the Lower River Kennet following high levels. No further flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. The forecast for today and tomorrow is expected to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to continue to fall over the coming days but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 02/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2024 08:42
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are now falling slowly along the Lower River Kennet following high levels. No further flooding of low lying land and roads is expected.
The forecast is for today and tomorrow to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to continue to fall over the coming days, but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 01/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2024 09:27
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are now falling slowly along the Lower River Kennet following high levels. No further flooding of low lying land and roads is expected.
The forecast is for today, 30/01/2024, and tomorrow to be dry. We expect river levels to continue to fall over the coming days, but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 31/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2024 10:10
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are now falling slowly along the Lower River Kennet following high levels. No further flooding of low lying land and roads is expected.
The forecast is for today, 29/01/2024, and tomorrow to be mainly dry, with a band of rain passing through overnight. We expect river levels to continue to fall over the coming days, but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2024 11:14
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall but are now slowly falling. Water is expected to remain in and on low lying land and roads.
Today, 28/01/2024, and into the start of the week, is forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to continue to fall over the coming days, but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 29/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2024 09:59
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall but are now slowly falling. Water is expected to remain in, and on low lying land and roads.
Today, 27/01/2024, and the weekend are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to continue to fall over the coming days, but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 28/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2024 09:37
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. River levels rose in response to Sunday's rainfall, but they are now slowly falling. Water is expected to remain in, and on low lying land and roads.
Today, 26/01/2024, and the weekend are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to continue to fall over the coming days, but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 27/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2024 09:42
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. River levels rose in response to Sunday's rainfall, but they are now slowly falling. Water is expected to remain in, and on low lying land and roads today, 25/01/2024.
Today will see a band of light rain move across the area in the afternoon and evening. We expect river levels to continue to fall over the coming days, but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 10:09
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. River levels rose in response to Sunday’s rainfall, but they have been slowly lowering overnight. Water is expected to remain in and on low lying land and roads over the next few days.
Today is expected to be mostly dry. Thursday will see a band of light rain move across the area in the afternoon and evening. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 25/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 09:25
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. River Levels rose overnight in response to Sundays rainfall, they have now stabilised and we expect to see them start to slowly lower through the day. Water is expected to remain in and on low lying land and roads over the next few days. A band of rain is forecast to cross the area today, Tuesday, it may be heavy at times but will be fast moving reducing the total rain in any one place. Wednesday is expected to be dry. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 09:11
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following rainfall at the start of the month. Water is expected to remain in and on low lying land and roads over the next few days particularly around the Theale area. Today will be mostly dry with few heavy showers possible. We expect more rain on Tuesday, although this in general will be lighter. We expect river levels to rise today and tomrorrow (Tiesday).
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 12:46
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following rainfall at the start of the month. Water is expected to remain in and on low lying land and roads over the next few days particularly around the Theale area. Rain is forecast today, Sunday afternoon/evening and overnight. Monday will be mostly dry with few showers possible. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We might see a rise in levels on Tuesday in response to any rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2024 09:33
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following rainfall at the start of the month. Water is expected to remain in and on low lying land and roads over the next few days particularly around the Theale area. Light rain is forecast overnight Saturday into Sunday, with heavier rain expected Sunday evening. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We might see a rise in levels on Tuesday in response to any rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 21/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2024 10:18
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following rainfall at the start of the month. Water is expected to remain in and on low lying land and roads over the next few days particularly around the Theale area. The rain forecast is dry until overnight Saturday into Sunday, after which the weather system will change and we will see light rain over the following days. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 20/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2024 09:41
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following rainfall at the start of the month. Water is expected to remain in and on low lying land and roads over the next few days particularly around the Theale area. The rain forecast is dry until Saturday afternoon, after which the weather system will change and we will see light rain over the following days. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days and levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 19/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2024 10:51
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are high and out of banks along the Lower River Kennet following rainfall at the start of the month. Water is expected to remain in and on low lying land and roads over the next few days particularly around the Theale area. The rain forecast is mainly dry until the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days. Levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 18/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2024 13:50
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected. River levels are high but very slowly falling on the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16/01/2024, especially in the Theale area. Today and the coming days are forecast to be mainly dry until the weekend. River levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days, but will remain high as water moves downstream. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 17/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2024 11:17
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected. River levels are high but very slowly falling on the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 15/01/2024, especially in the Theale area. Today and the coming days are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days, but will remain high as water moves downstream. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 16/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 11:36
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected. River levels are high but slowly falling on the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 14/01/2024, especially in the Theale area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days, but will remain high as water moves downstream. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2024 11:17
River Kennet
Property flooding is not expected. River levels are high but slowly falling on the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 13/01/2024, especially in the Theale area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days, but will remain high as water moves downstream. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 14/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2024 09:52
River Kennet
Property flooding is no longer expected. River levels are high but slowly falling on the Lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 12/01/2024, especially in the Theale area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days, but will remain high as water moves downstream. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain 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 Alert issued on 11 Jan 2024 11:31
River Kennet
Property flooding is no longer expected. The flood warning for Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holy Brook areas has been removed. River levels are slowly falling on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 11/01/2024, especially in the Theale area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels will continue to gradually fall over the coming days, but will remain high as water moves downstream. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain 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, 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 09:05
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. A flood warning is in force for properties closest to the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holy Brook areas. River levels are stabilising and starting to fall on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 10/01/2024, especially in the Theale area. The forecast is dry today and overnight. River levels will remain high over the next few days and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 11/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 09:51
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. A flood warning is in force for properties closest to the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holy brook areas. River levels are stabilising and starting to fall on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 09/01/2024, especially in the Theale area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels will remain high over the next few days and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of floodwater remaining on the flood plain as river levels recede. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 10/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 09:17
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. A flood warning is in force for properties closest to the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holybrook areas. River levels are stabilising and starting to fall on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 08/01/2024, especially in the Theale 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. River levels will remain high over the next few days and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of flood water remaining on the floodplain. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 09/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 12:35
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. Flood warnings are in force for the Theale and Burghfield areas and down to Reading. River levels are stabilising and starting to fall on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, 07/01/2024, especially in the Theale area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. River levels will remain high over the next few days and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of flood water remaining on the floodplain. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 10:44
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. Flood warnings are in force for the Theale and Burghfield areas and down to Reading. River levels are rising on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, especially in the Theale area. Light rainfall will clear this morning, leaving this evening and overnight mainly dry. River levels will remain high over the next few days and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of flood water remaining on the floodplain. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:14
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. A flood warning is in force for the Theale and Burghfield area. River levels are rising on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, especially in the Theale 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. River levels will remain high over the next few days and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of flood water remaining on the floodplain. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:48
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. A flood warning is in force for the Theale and Burghfield area. River levels are high but stable on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land, roads and property is expected to continue today, especially in the Theale area. Further rainfall is forecast to move through the area during the afternoon and overnight, 04/01/2024, before conditions become drier into the weekend. River levels will remain high over the next few days and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. River levels are expected to rise again in response to forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of flood water remaining on the floodplain. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 19:03
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. A flood warning is in force for the Theale and Burghfield area. River levels are high but stable on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, especially in the Theale 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 stable overnight before starting to drop tomorrow, 04/01/2024. River levels will remain high over the next few days and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of flood water remaining on the floodplain. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:03
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected. A flood warning is in force for the Theale and Burghfield area. River levels are high and gradually rising on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, especially in the Theale 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 this morning before stabilising later this evening. River levels will remain high over the next few days and will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are 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 by tomorrow morning, 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 21:39
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible. A flood warning is in force for the Theale and Burghfield area. River levels are high and gradually rising on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue this evening and overnight, especially in the Theale 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 remain high over the next few days. River levels may rise further in response to recent and forecast rainfall. Further unsettled weather is expected over the coming week. We are 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 by tomorrow morning 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:03
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but currently stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 2/1/24, especially in the Theale area. 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 high over the next few days. River levels may rise further in response to recent and forecast rainfall. Further unsettled weather is expected over the coming week. We are 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 by this evening, 2/1/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 19:40
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high and slowly rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue overnight, 1/1/24, especially in the Theale area. Further rainfall is forecast tonight, 1/1/24, and into tomorrow which may be heavy at times. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. River levels are expected to rise further in response to forecast rainfall. Further unsettled weather is expected over the coming week. We are 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, 2/1/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 13:59
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high and slowly rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 1/1/24, especially in the Theale area.
Further rainfall is expected this evening and overnight (1/1/24). We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. River levels may rise further in response to forecast rainfall. Further unsettled weather is expected over the coming week. We are 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 this evening, 1/1/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 17:05
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible this evening, 31/12/23, especially in the Theale area. Showers are expected tonight 31/12/23, with more heavy rainfall forecast tomorrow afternoon. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. River levels may rise further in response to forecast rainfall. Further unsettled weather is expected over the coming week. We are 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 by tomorrow morning, 1/1/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 08:56
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible this afternoon, 31/12/23, especially in the Theale area. Further rainfall is forecast today, 31/12/23, and tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. River levels may rise further in response to the forecast rainfall. We are 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 by this evening, 31/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2023 10:29
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are currently high but steady or falling along the lower River Kennet. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, although not expected.
Light rain is possible today, 22/12/2023, but should clear away by the afternoon. River levels are expected to remain the same around Newbury and continue to fall around Theale, however levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated Saturday morning, 23/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 09:41
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are currently high but starting to stabilise on the lower River Kennet following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, especially in the Theale area. Further outbreaks of light rain are forecast for Thursday morning and afternoon, this should clear overnight. Further rain is expected early Friday morning which should clear through the day. River levels are expected to stabilise and start to gradually fall over the next few days, but levels remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2023 09:36
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the lower River Kennet in response to recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, especially in the Theale area. Today is forecast to be mainly dry. Further light rainfall is expected overnight followed by blustery showers tomorrow. We expect river levels to continue rising today in response to recent rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 09:54
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are forecast to rise on the lower River Kennet in response to recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected this afternoon, especially in the Theale area. Further rainfall is forecast this morning which will clear this afternoon, leaving this evening and overnight mainly dry. Further light rain is possible in places tomorrow. We expect river levels to rise today in response to recent rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 09:50
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. Rain is forecast this afternoon, this will become widespread and heavier overnight into Tuesday. We expect river levels to continue gradually falling today, but levels are expected to rise again tomorrow in response to rainfall overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2023 09:47
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet as a result of recent rainfall. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. Today and overnight is forecast to be mainly dry. Tomorrow will see light rain in places which will turn heavier overnight into Tuesday. We expect river levels to continue gradually falling today, but will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2023 18:33
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. Overnight and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry, with the potential for light rainfall in places. We expect river levels to continue falling over the coming days, but will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2023 08:30
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry, with the potential for light rainfall in places. We expect river levels to continue falling over the coming days, but will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 16/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 20:14
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. Overnight and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry, with the potential for light drizzle later tomorrow evening. We expect river levels to continue falling over the coming days, but will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 10:51
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. We expect river levels to continue falling over the coming days, but will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 15/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 20:12
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. This evening and overnight are forecast to be mainly dry, with further dry weather forecast tomorrow. We expect river levels to continue falling over the coming days, but will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 09:53
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. This mornings rain should clear the region by this afternoon, leaving this evening and overnight mainly dry. We expect river levels to continue falling over the coming days, but will remain sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 19:16
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high and rising on the lower River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. This evening and overnight are forecast to be mainly dry, but further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning. We expect river levels to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 07:56
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high and rising on the River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. Further rain and showers are forecast for today, but this should clear overnight, Thursday is forecast to be mostly dry. We expect river levels to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 18:33
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are still high on the River Kennet but are starting to fall. The risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. Further showers and rain are forecast for tonight. Wednesday is forecast to be drier but with scattered showers. River levels are falling and we expect this to continue. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 08:43
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but starting to fall on the River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, the risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for today with showers overnight. Wednesday is forecast to be drier but with scattered showers. We expect river levels to continue to rise slowly this evening and overnight and remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 12/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 16:41
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but starting to fall on the River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, the risk of flooding of low lying land and roads remains, especially in the Theale area. The weather forecast is for this evening to be mostly dry with some rain overnight. Further rain is forecast for Tuesday. We expect river levels to continue to rise slowly this evening and overnight and remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 08:37
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, especially in the Theale area. The weather forecast is for Monday to be mostly dry with rain overnight. Tuesday is forecast to start dry with further rain in the afternoon. We expect river levels to continue to rise slowly this evening and overnight and remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 18:19
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, 10/12/2023, especially in the Theale area. The weather forecast is for it to be mostly dry with the chance of showers this evening and overnight and Monday is forecast to be mostly dry. We expect river levels to continue to rise slowly this evening and overnight and remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 11:15
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, 10/12/2023, especially in the Theale area. The weather forecast is for it to be wet and windy today with some spells of heavy rain, the rain should clear tonight and Monday is forecast to be mostly dry. We expect river levels to continue to rise slowly today and remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 19:05
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are rising on the River Kennet as a result of a period of sustained rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected this evening, 09/12/2023, especially in the Theale area. The weather forecast is for it to be mostly dry this evening and overnight but further rain is forecast for Sunday morning. We expect river levels to continue to rise slowly this evening and overnight and remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 12:43
River Kennet
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 15 Jan 2023 04:05
River Kennet
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2023 04:49
River Kennet
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 14:24
River Kennet
River levels remain high but steady on the River Kennet as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying roads, paths and land is possible, especially around Theale.
The forecast is for showers over the next few days, but these are not expected to greatly increase water levels. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 4/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 18:36
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels remain high, but are falling slowly, on the River Kennet as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying roads, paths and land is expected to continue, especially in the Theale area.
The forecast is largely dry today (2/2/21) with a chance of some showers this afternoon and overnight. We expect river levels to remain high and responsive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 3/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 20:24
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels remain high, but are beginning to fall on the River Kennet as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying roads, paths and land is expected to continue, especially in the Theale area. The forecast is for showers overnight and into tomorrow (2/2/21). We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 2/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 18:25
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but steady on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days. Flooding of low lying roads, paths and land is expected to continue, especially in the Theale area.
The forecast is largely dry, with further rain forecast next week. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 1/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 22:53
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high, but are beginning to fall, on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days. Flooding of low lying roads, paths and land is expected to continue, especially in the Theale area.
The forecast is largely dry with a chance of further showers tomorrow morning. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 13:51
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels have risen on the River Kennet as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, paths and land is expected today (29/01/21), especially between Thatcham and Reading.
Further rainfall is forecast tonight 29/01/21 and on the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2020 10:40
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains but is decreasing. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Please remain aware of your local surroundings and stay safe by avoiding contact with flood water.
The forecast is for dry weather today (21/3/20), over the weekend and into the start of next week.
Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels and remain safe and aware of your local surroundings.
This message will be updated tomorrow 22/03/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Mar 2020 09:43
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains but is decreasing. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Please remain aware of your local surroundings and stay safe by avoiding contact with flood water.
The forecast is for largely dry weather today (20/3/20) and over the weekend.
Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels and remain safe and aware of your local surroundings.
This message will be updated tomorrow 21/03/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2020 10:59
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains but is decreasing. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Please remain aware of your local surroundings and stay safe by avoiding contact with flood water.
The forecast is for largely dry weather today (19/3/20) and for the rest of the week.
Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels and remain safe and aware of your local surroundings.
This message will be updated tomorrow 20/03/20, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2020 07:43
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains but is decreasing. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Please remain aware of your local surroundings and stay safe by avoiding contact with flood water.
The forecast is for dry weather today, with the possibility of some showers this evening. Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 18/03/2020, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2020 16:37
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains but is decreasing. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Please remain aware of your local surroundings and stay safe by avoiding contact with flood water.
The forecast is for dry weather overnight. Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/03/2020, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2020 09:19
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains but is decreasing. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Please remain aware of your local surroundings and stay safe by avoiding contact with flood water.
The forecast is for dry weather today. Please see the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening 17/03/2020 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2020 16:46
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains but is decreasing. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Please remain aware of your local surroundings and stay safe by avoiding contact with flood water.
The forecast is for dry weather for the next 24 hours. Please see the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/03/2020 or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2020 08:27
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains but is decreasing. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Please remain aware of your local surroundings and stay safe by avoiding contact with flood water.
The forecast is for dry weather today. Please see the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening (16/03/2020) or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 17:10
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall.
The forecast is for mainly dry weather overnight.
Please see the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning (16/03/2020) or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 09:00
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall.
The forecast is for a band of rain to cross the area this morning (15/03/2020) before clearing this afternoon.
Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening (15/03/2020) or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2020 18:02
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall.
The forecast is for mainly dry weather overnight.
Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning (15/03/2020) or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2020 09:30
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall.
The forecast is for some scattered showers today.
Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening (14/03/2020) or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 17:40
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling very slowly on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall.
The forecast is for some showers or light rain overnight.
Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning (14/03/2020) or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 10:25
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but falling very slowly on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall.
The forecast is for a mainly dry day today.
Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening (13/03/2020) or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 17:59
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but stable on the lower River Kennet in the Theale area, where the levels are into the floodplain. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall.
The forecast is for a mainly dry night overnight.
Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning (13/03/2020) or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 08:39
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the lower River Kennet and rising slowly in the Theale area, where the levels are possibly into the floodplain. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Elsewhere the River Kennet is within banks at our monitoring locations.
The forecast is for possible showers today.
Please 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 Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 16:12
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the lower River Kennet and rising slowly in the Theale area, where the levels are possibly into the floodplain. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Elsewhere the River Kennet is within banks at our monitoring locations.
It is forecast to be dry today with a chance of showers tonight. We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 11:25
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the lower River Kennet and rising slowly in the Theale area, where the levels are possibly into the floodplain. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Elsewhere the River Kennet is within banks at our monitoring locations.
It is forecast to be dry today (11/03/2020) with a chance of isolated showers tonight.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated this evening, 11/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 21:00
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet, particularly around Theale where the levels are at bank full and possibly into the floodplain. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall.
It is forecast to be mostly dry tonight and on Wednesday (11/03/20), with the chance of an isolated shower.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 11:40
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet, particularly around Theale where the levels are almost at bank full. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast is for further showers today which will clear this evening (10/03/20)
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 20:35
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet, particularly around Theale but levels are still falling. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast is for further showers tonight and throughout tomorrow morning which will clear Tuesday afternoon (10/03/20)
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 12:19
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet, particularly around Theale, but levels are still falling. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast for today (09/03/20) is for a dry morning. This afternoon a frontal system brings widespread rainfall to the area which will persist into this evening.
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 09/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 20:07
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet, particularly around Theale but levels are still falling. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast for tonight is to be mostly dry before more rain moves in tomorrow afternoon (09/03/20).
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 09/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 10:53
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet, particularly around Theale but levels are now starting to fall. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Todays forecast is for areas to be mostly dry with isolated showers possible throughout the day, clearing overnight (08/03/20).
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 08/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 19:56
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet, particularly around Theale but levels are now starting to fall. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast for tonight is for heavier frontal rainfall before this gives way to isolated showers on Sunday (08/03/20).
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 10:58
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet, particularly around Theale but levels are now starting to fall. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast for today is for isolated showers throughout the day with frontal rainfall bringing more rainfall overnight into Sunday (08/03/20).
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 07/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 21:33
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale where the levels are at bank full. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast is for a dry night (06/03/20), with the possibility of isolated light showers on Saturday during the day.
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 11:41
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale where the levels are at bank full. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast for the next 24 hours is for dry conditions.
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 06/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 21:16
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale where the levels are at bank full. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast for the next 24 hours is for dry conditions.
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 11:38
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast is for a mostly dry day (5/03/20) with a change of light showers. Tonight is forecast to be dry.
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 05/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 21:49
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall. The forecast is for a dry night (4/03/20).
We are monitoring the situation. Please be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. Refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 09:15
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. The forecast is showers breaking out through today (04/03/20), followed by a dry night. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. 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, 04/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 19:21
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. The forecast is for a dry night with rain, possibly heavy at times, expected from late morning tomorrow (04/03/20). Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. 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, 04/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 08:36
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. The forecast is for a predominantly dry day today (03/03/20) with the possibility of light showers, followed by a dry night. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. 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, 03/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 18:56
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but dropping on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. The forecast is for a dry night followed by a dry day tomorrow (03/03/20). Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. 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, 03/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 10:37
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but stable on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. The forecast is for any remaining showers to clear by mid-morning to leave a dry day followed by a dry night. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. 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, 02/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 19:39
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high but now dropping on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads remains. The forecast is for showers, at times heavy, overnight, clearing by morning to leave a dry day tomorrow (02/03/20). Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Be aware standing water may remain on the floodplain. 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, 02/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 09:40
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high and are slowly rising on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding remains. The forecast is for a predominantly dry day today (01/03/20) with an occasional light shower. Heavier showers are expected overnight. River levels will be sensitive to further rainfall. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our operational staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated this evening, 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 20:15
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels remain high and are slowly rising on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding remains. 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. River levels will be sensitive to further rainfall. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our operational staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 09:22
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high and are slowly rising on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding remains. The forecast is for persistent rain to clear this morning leaving showers through today (29/02/20) and overnight. River levels are rising slowly in response to today's rain and will be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our operational staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated this evening, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 19:02
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the majority of smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. The forecast is for persistent rain overnight, heavy at times. Persistent rain will clear early in the morning leaving showers through tomorrow (29/02/20). River levels are rising slowly in response to today's rain and will be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our operational staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 09:16
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet following rainfall during and since Storm Dennis particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the majority of smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. The forecast is for persistent rain today (28/02/20), at times heavy. Lighter rain will continue through the night. River levels are generally stable but may be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our operational staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated this evening, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 20:27
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet following rainfall during and since Storm Dennis, particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. The forecast is for a dry night followed by showers, heavy at times, developing throughout tomorrow (28/02/20). River levels are stable but may be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 11:12
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet following rainfall from Storm Dennis particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. The forecast is for showers, at times heavy and wintry, clearing by late morning followed by a dry afternoon (27/2/20). River levels are falling but still pose a flood risk and may be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated this evening, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 17:37
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following rainfall from Storm Dennis particularly around Theale. The risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. The forecast is for showers, at times heavy and wintry, overnight, clearing late tomorrow morning (27/02/20). River levels are stable but still pose a flood risk and may be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days. Water levels in the River Kennet remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 11:15
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels remain high on the River Kennet following rainfall from Storm Dennis particularly around Theale where the river is still close to being out of banks. The risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. The forecast is for light showers today (26/02/20) with heavier rainfall, possibly wintry, overnight. River levels are stable but still pose a flood risk and may be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days, water levels in the rivers are remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated this evening, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 12:33
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet following rainfall from Storm Dennis, particularly around Theale where the river is still close to being out of banks. The risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. The forecast is for some light rain over the next 24 hours. River levels are stable but still pose a flood risk and may be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days, water levels in the rivers remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated tomorrow, 26/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 11:10
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall from Storm Dennis, particularly around Theale where the river is still close to being out of banks. The risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. The forecast is for light rain over the next 24 hours. River levels are stable but still pose a flood risk and will be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days, water levels in the rivers remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated tomorrow, 25/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 10:39
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall from Storm Dennis particularly around Theale where the river is still close to being out of banks. The risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. The forecast is for clouds and light rain this morning, Sunday, which will clear, we will receive further rain Monday morning. River levels are stable but still pose a flood risk and will be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days, water levels in the rivers are remain particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated tomorrow, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 10:54
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall from Storm Dennis, particularly around Theale where the river is either out of banks or close to being so, the risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. Today will be mostly dry with the potential for a few showers, we will receive rain overnight and into tomorrow. River levels are stable but still pose a flood risk and will be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days. Water levels in the rivers are remaining particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated tomorrow, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 10:45
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels remain high on the River Kennet following recent rainfall from Storm Dennis, particularly around Theale where the river is either out of banks or close to being so, the risk of flooding remains. In other parts of the River Kennet and the smaller watercourses that flow into it, the rivers are back to flowing within banks. No further rain is forecast today (21/02/20). Light rain is forecast to cross the area overnight with showers on Saturday. River levels are stable but still pose a flood risk and will be sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days. Water levels in the rivers are remaining particularly high due to high groundwater levels in the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. This message will be updated on Saturday (22/02/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 13:09
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are falling but remain high on the River Kennet following Storm Dennis. Therefore, flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads is expected to continue, especially in the Theale area.
Further showers are expected today before clearing overnight 20/02/20. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk and are expected to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area checking defences and clearing trash screens.
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, 21/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 16:03
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are falling but remain high on the River Kennet following Storm Dennis. Therefore, flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads is expected to continue, especially in the Theale area. Property flooding is no longer expected in the Theale area.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, and while rainfall totals are expected to be low, rivers remain very sensitive. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk and are expected to remain high over the coming days.
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, 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 17:49
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels remain high but continue to fall on the River Kennet following Storm Dennis. Therefore, flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads is expected to continue, especially in the Theale area.
Further rainfall, which could be heavy at times, is forecast this afternoon before clearing later this evening (18/02/20), leaving a largely dry night. 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, 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 20:20
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible at Theale.
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Kennet following Storm Dennis. Therefore, flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads is expected to continue, especially in the Theale area. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further.
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 Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 09:28
River Kennet
Property flooding is expected.
River levels remain high along the River Kennet, levels have risen overnight as the water from Storm Dennis moves down the river. Levels are expected to be particularly high around Theale and Burghfield where we expect property flooding to have occurred. The speed that the water levels have been rising has slowed this morning. Flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads is expected to continue.
The forecast is for a mostly dry day with a chance of some heavy showers, 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, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 21:34
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high and rising on the River Kennet as a result of Storm Dennis, especially in the Theale area. The forecast is for a drier evening (16/2/20) with a chance of overnight showers. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days in response to this rainfall. 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, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 08:50
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels are high and rising on the River Kennet as a result of Storm Dennis. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, therefore we expect water levels to continue to rise throughout today along the whole River Kennet especially in the Theale area, we are keeping a close eye on this. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days in response to this rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens.
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, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 16:50
River Kennet
River levels have started to rise on the River Kennet as a result of Storm Dennis. They are forecast to continue rising overnight, particularly in the Theale area. Flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads is therefore expected tonight and remain high over the coming days in response to this rainfall.
No property flooding is expected tonight (15/02/20), however should we receive the highest totals in the rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours a flood warning may need to be issued for properties closest to the River Kennet between Shenfield Mill, Theale and Reading town centre.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens.
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, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 16:23
River Kennet
Property flooding is possible.
River levels have started to rise on the River Kennet as a result of Storm Dennis. They are forecast to continue rising overnight. River levels are forecast to be out of banks in the early hours of Sunday, particularly in the Theale area. No property flooding is currently expected, but flooding of low-lying land, footpaths and roads is expected.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days in response to this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens.
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, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2020 18:54
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet have now fallen. Therefore, no further flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected. The forecast is for settled, mainly dry, weather this week.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2020 11:56
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet remain but are now starting to fall slowly. Therefore, no further flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected. The forecast for today is mainly dry, with settled weather expected for the early part of this week.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings.
This message will be updated this evening, 20/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2020 18:43
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet remain high following recent rainfall, but are now starting to fall slowly. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected to continue. The forecast for the next couple of days is mainly dry.
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, 20/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2020 11:15
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet remain high following recent rainfall, but are now starting to fall slowly. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected to continue. The forecast for today 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 refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 19/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2020 19:38
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet remain high following recent rainfall, but are now starting to fall slowly. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected to continue. A flood warning is in place for properties closest to the river in the Burghfield area. 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 refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2020 11:34
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet remain high following recent rainfall, but are now starting to fall slowly. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected to continue. A flood warning is in place for properties closest to the river in the Burghfield area. 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 refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 18/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 18:36
River Kennet
"Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet have been high following recent rainfall. We expect levels to rise slightly today following yesterday's rainfall before they start to fall again. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected to continue. A flood warning is in place for properties closest to the river in the Burghfield area.
The forecast for this evening and overnight is for mostly dry weather.
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 tomorrow morning, 18/01/20, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 10:31
River Kennet
"Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet have been high following recent rainfall. We expect levels to rise slightly today following yesterday's rainfall before they start to fall again. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected to continue. A flood warning is in place for properties closest to the river in the Burghfield area.
Further light showers are possible today (17/01/20) 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 refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, (17/01/20), or as the situation changes"
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 19:39
River Kennet
"Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet have been high following recent rainfall, and, although they are have started to fall, they remain sensitive to further rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected to continue. A flood warning is in place for properties closest to the river in the Burghfield area.
Further heavy showers are forecast this evening (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 refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, (17/01/20), or as the situation changes"
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 11:09
River Kennet
"Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet have been high following recent rainfall, and although they are now starting to fall slowly levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected to continue. A flood warning is in place for properties closest to the river in the Burghfield area.
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 refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, (16/01/20), or as the situation changes"
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 20:19
River Kennet
"Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet have been rising steadily following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is expected to continue.
The forecast is for further rain showers overnight and tomorrow, which may be heavy, with more settled conditions later in the week.
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, (16/01/20), or as the situation changes"
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 10:31
River Kennet
Property flooding is not currently expected.
River levels on the Lower Kennet have been rising steadily following recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying roads, footpaths and land is possible from today (15/1/20).
The forecast is for a drier day today (15/1/20), some further rain tomorrow, with more settled conditions later in the week.
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, (16/01/20), or as the situation changes