A Flood Alert was issued for Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area in West Berkshire on 31st March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Draycot Foliat rose 0.39m, peaking at 156.25m, while the Groundwater Level at Water Acre climbed 0.33m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. Groundwater levels are now falling very gradually at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks and levels will remain sensitive to further sustained 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 consider property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draycot Foliat | Groundwater Level | +0.39m | 156.25m |
| Water Acre | Groundwater Level | +0.33m | 142.10m |
| Hazelberry Plantation | Groundwater Level | +0.25m | 124.65m |
| Longacre | Groundwater Level | +0.20m | 142.66m |
| Eastbury Flood Control Structure | River Lambourn | +0.08m | 1.13m |