A Flood Alert was issued for River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury in West Berkshire between 25th February 2026 and 5th April 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Lambourn, Great Shefford Stream, Winterbourne Stream.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Lambourn at Eastbury Flood Control Structure rose 2.74m, peaking at 2.61m, while the River Enborne at Brimpton climbed 1.56m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels may lead to flooding in some places. River levels are higher than usual on the lower sections of the River Lambourn. Flooding of some low lying land and roads remains possible today, 05 April 2026. The weather forecast today is for a predominantly dry day. River levels are expected to remain stable. 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 10:00AM on the 06 April 2026, or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Flood Control Structure | River Lambourn | +2.74m | 2.61m |
| Brimpton | River Enborne | +1.56m | 1.06m |
| Chapel Wood | Groundwater Level | +1.08m | 111.95m |
| Bucklebury | River Pang | +0.24m | 0.48m |
| Newbury | River Kennet | +0.22m | 1.23m |
| Shaw | River Lambourn | +0.22m | 1.90m |
| Frilsham | River Pang | +0.20m | 0.29m |
| Bagnor | Winterbourne Stream | +0.06m | 0.23m |