A Flood Alert was issued for Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area in West Berkshire on 24th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Lambourn at Eastbury Flood Control Structure rose 2.73m, peaking at 2.60m, while the Groundwater Level at Hodcott climbed 0.57m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Groundwater levels are high at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area and flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. We expect levels to remain high over the coming days and levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Flood Control Structure | River Lambourn | +2.73m | 2.60m |
| Hodcott | Groundwater Level | +0.57m | 117.73m |
| Draycot Foliat | Groundwater Level | +0.56m | 161.28m |
| Chapel Wood | Groundwater Level | +0.26m | 111.04m |
| Hazelberry Plantation | Groundwater Level | +0.09m | 126.97m |