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Binfield Flooding

Bracknell Forest • Live river level monitoring on The Cut
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Binfield today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 18:45:36 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Binfield
Binfield
Village and civil parish in England

Binfield is a village and civil parish in Berkshire, England, which at the 2021 census had a population of 9,943. The village lies 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of Bracknell, 3 miles (4.8 km) north-east of Wokingham, and 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Reading at the westernmost extremity of the Greater London Urban Area.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
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Recent Flood Events
15 Mar 2026 09:43 Flood Alert
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Does it flood near Binfield?

Towns and villages near Binfield with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Bracknell · North Ascot · Crowthorne · Winnersh · Sandhurst · Yateley · Eton Wick

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Binfield

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the Cut, about 10 m from the middle of Binfield's gauges. It flows into the River Thames about 14 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the Cut nearest the middle of Binfield's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Binfield

Binfield is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the The Cut, in Bracknell Forest. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The The Cut is monitored by 1 station (Binfield). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Binfield. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Cut from Three Legged Cross to Binfield Manor including Jocks Lane Park, Berkshire; Cut including Brockhill, Warfield, Bracknell, Paley Street and Holyport; Cut at Ryehurst Lane, Westley Mill and Paley Street including Bucks Bridge, Berkshire; Emm Brook and Queen's Brook including Wokingham and parts of Crowthorne and Finchampstead.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 5 storm overflows within 5km of Binfield. None of the 5 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Binfield, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Binfield

Binfield gets about 627 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 71 mm; driest March, 40 mm). That is 46% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.5 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Binfield

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2013-11-23 — Winter 2013/2014 (Other)
  • 2013-11-23 — Winter 2013/2014 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (Drainage)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Binfield today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Binfield?

Binfield has river level monitoring on The Cut — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Binfield?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Binfield flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 12 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2013. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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