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Bucklebury Flooding

West Berkshire • Live river level monitoring on River Pang
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Bucklebury today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 13:00:42 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Bucklebury
Bucklebury
Village in Berkshire, England

Bucklebury is a village and civil parish in West Berkshire, England, about 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Newbury and 1–3 miles (1.6–4.8 km) north of the A4 road. The parish has a population of 2,116, but the village is much smaller. Bucklebury Common, with an area of over 1 square kilometre (0.39 sq mi), is one of the largest commons in the ceremonial and historic county of Berkshire.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Bucklebury’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
8 May 2026 17:00 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area
5 May 2026 12:44 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area
29 Apr 2026 12:38 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne
28 Apr 2026 10:41 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne
28 Apr 2026 10:39 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area
21 Apr 2026 11:19 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne

Does it flood near Bucklebury?

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

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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 Bucklebury

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Pang, about 10 m from the middle of Bucklebury's gauges. It flows into the River Thames about 13 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 River Pang nearest the middle of Bucklebury'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 Bucklebury

Bucklebury is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Pang, in West Berkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Pang is monitored by 1 station (Bucklebury). 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 Bucklebury. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Pang at Bucklebury; River Pang for Frilsham, Stanford Dingley and Bradfield; River Kennet for Thatcham and Colthrop; River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne, including Compton, Hampstead Norreys, Frilsham, Bucklebury, Stanford Dingley, Bradfield and Tidmarsh; and the Sulham Brook from Theale to Pangbourne including Sulham.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 4 storm overflows within 5km of Bucklebury. None of the 4 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 Bucklebury, 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 Bucklebury

Bucklebury gets about 704 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 80 mm; driest March, 45 mm). That is 39% 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), 2.4 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 Bucklebury

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 (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Woolhampton_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Bucklebury_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Bucklebury_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Thatcham CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Woolhampton CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Other)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Other)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (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 Bucklebury today?

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

Which rivers affect Bucklebury?

Bucklebury has river level monitoring on River Pang — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Bucklebury?

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 Bucklebury flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 8 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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