A Flood Alert was issued for River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook in Oxfordshire, West Berkshire between 25th February 2026 and 28th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Pang, Sulham Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Thames at Goring Lock rose 4.28m, peaking at 4.35m, while the River Thames at Whitchurch Lock climbed 2.81m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High levels may lead to flooding in some places. River levels are high along parts of the River Pang. Flooding of some low-lying land and roads remians possible today, 28 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are 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 10:00 on 28 March 2026, or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goring Lock | River Thames | +4.28m | 4.35m |
| Whitchurch Lock | River Thames | +2.81m | 2.88m |
| Cleeve Lock | River Thames | +2.76m | 2.78m |
| Reading Calcot Bridge | River Kennet | +0.37m | 2.58m |
| Pangbourne | River Pang | +0.33m | 0.36m |
| Tidmarsh | River Pang | +0.25m | 1.53m |
| Bucklebury | River Pang | +0.23m | 0.48m |
| Frilsham | River Pang | +0.20m | 0.29m |
| Sulham | Sulham Brook | +0.13m | 0.26m |