A Flood Alert was issued for River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading in Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham between 25th February 2026 and 18th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Kennet.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Kennet at Blakes Lock rose 2.63m, peaking at 2.68m, while the River Enborne at Brimpton climbed 1.41m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on parts of the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 18 March 2026, especially in the Calcot area. The forecast is for it to be dry today and tomorrow. River levels are falling slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further rainfall. 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
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakes Lock | River Kennet | +2.63m | 2.68m |
| Brimpton | River Enborne | +1.41m | 1.06m |
| Pangbourne | River Pang | +0.31m | 0.36m |
| Bucklebury | River Pang | +0.23m | 0.48m |
| Tidmarsh | River Pang | +0.21m | 1.53m |
| Newbury | River Kennet | +0.15m | 1.17m |
| Beech Hill | Foudry Brook | +0.10m | 1.24m |
| Reading Calcot Bridge | River Kennet | +0.08m | 2.58m |
| Sulham | Sulham Brook | +0.06m | 0.26m |