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Calcot Flooding

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

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

Updated 2026-10-09 15:10:48 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Calcot

Calcot is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Kennet, in West Berkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Calcot’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 Calcot?

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

Caversham · Winnersh

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 Calcot

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Kennet, about 10 m from the middle of Calcot's gauges. It flows into the River Thames about 9.6 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 Kennet nearest the middle of Calcot'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.

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Flood Monitoring in Calcot

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Kennet is monitored by 1 station (Reading Calcot Bridge). 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 Calcot. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties closest to the River Kennet between Shenfield Mill, Theale and Reading town centre including, Burghfield Lock, Burghfield Bridge, Bear Wharf and Kings Road areas and those closest to the Holy Brook in Calcot, Southcote and Coley areas; River Kennet from Theale to Reading including, Theale village, Commercial Estate and Business Parks. Sheffield Bottom, Hawksbury Drive and Tadcroft Walk areas of Calcot, Burghfield Mill and Bridge areas and from the A4 to the confluence of the Thames; Sulham Brook for Theale; River Pang at Tidmarsh.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Calcot. None of the 2 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 Calcot, 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 Calcot

Calcot gets about 674 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 76 mm; driest March, 43 mm). That is 42% 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), 2.0 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 Calcot

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)
  • 2009-02-09 — Pangbourne_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Pangbourne_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Pangbourne_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Pangbourne_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Tidmarsh_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Pangbourne_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Pangbourne_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Burghfield_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Burghfield_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2008-01-12 — Pangbourne CP_Surface Water (Drainage)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Calcot today?

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

Which rivers affect Calcot?

Calcot has river level monitoring on River Kennet — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Calcot?

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 Calcot flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 34 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1971. 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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