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River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading

River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading including Burghfield, Colthrop, Woolhampton, Aldermaston, Theale, Calcot and Southcote

River Kennet Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham Thames Code: 061WAF22LowerKen

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Raised: 2 Mar 2026 at 8:58am • Updated: 2 Mar 2026 at 8:58am
High river levels may lead to flooding.

River levels are high on the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 2 March 2026, including in the Newbury, Theale and Calcot areas. The forecast is for a dry day today. then remaining dry for the next few days. Levels are high but stable. We expect levels to decrease over the coming days.

We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

This message will be updated by 12.00 on 3 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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Flood Event History (6)

2 Mar 2026 at 8:58am Flood Alert
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 2 March 2026, including in the Newbury, Theale and Calcot areas. The forecast is for a dry day today. then remaining dry for the n...
1 Mar 2026 at 8:42am Flood Alert
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 1 March 2026, including in the Newbury, Theale and Calcot areas. The forecast is for further light rain today, 1 March 2026, befor...
28 Feb 2026 at 10:31am Flood Alert
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 28 February 2026, including in the Newbury, Theale and Calcot areas. The forecast is for some further light rain over the weekend....
27 Feb 2026 at 10:07am Flood Alert
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 27 February 2026, including in the Newbury, Theale and Calcot areas. The forecast is for rain overnight tonight, which could be he...
26 Feb 2026 at 11:03am Flood Alert
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 26 February 2026, including in the Newbury, Theale and Calcot areas. The forecast is for some rain overnight tonight and further r...
25 Feb 2026 at 9:27am Flood Alert
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 25 February 2026, including in the Newbury, Theale and Calcot areas. The forecast is predominantly dry today with rain tomorrow. W...

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Data from the Environment Agency • Area code: 061WAF22LowerKen