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Charvil Flooding

Wokingham • Live river level monitoring on River Loddon
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Charvil today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-08-24 00:28:37 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Charvil
Charvil
Village and civil parish in Berkshire, England

Charvil is a village and civil parish in Berkshire, England. The village is 5 miles from Reading on the A4 road to Maidenhead, between Sonning and Twyford. The 2021 Census recorded the parish's population as 3,158. The area was mostly farmland until the 1950s.

Source: Wikipedia
Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
River Loddon 1 station
Twyford ▬ Steady
24 Aug 00:00 • High: 2.26m
0.97m
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Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Charvil

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Loddon is monitored by 1 station (Twyford). 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 Charvil. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Loddon at Twyford, Charvil and Wargrave including Loddon Drive, Berkshire; Lower River Loddon at the River Thames confluence including Twyford, Charvil and Wargrave including Loddon Drive; River Thames for Shiplake, Lower Shiplake, Wargrave including Loddon Drive, and Thames Drive, Charvil; River Thames from Shiplake to Bolney Court near Henley including Lower Shiplake, Wargrave including Loddon Drive, and Thames Drive, Charvil.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Charvil. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Charvil, 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.

Recorded floods near Charvil

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2013-11-23 — Winter 2013/2014 (river)
  • 2013-11-23 — Winter 2013/2014 (river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Wargrave_Fluvial (river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Wargrave_Fluvial (river)
  • 2009-02-09 — Wargrave_Fluvial (river)
  • 2009-02-09 — 9th Feb 2009 Loddon Bridge (river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Thames SE area July 2007 (river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Charvil today?

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

Which rivers affect Charvil?

Charvil has river level monitoring on River Loddon — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Charvil?

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 Charvil flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 60 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2002. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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