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Tidmarsh 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 Tidmarsh today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 15:11:35 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Tidmarsh
Tidmarsh
Village and civil parish in England

Tidmarsh is a village and civil parish in the West Berkshire district, in the ceremonial county of Berkshire, England. Its development is mainly residential and agricultural, and is centred on the A340 road between Pangbourne and Theale. The rural area is bounded by the M4 motorway to the south. It is centred 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Pangbourne, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) west of Reading and 40 miles (64 km) west of London. Tidmarsh shares a grouped parish council with the neighbouring parish of Sulham. In 2021 the parish had a population of 414.

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

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

Caversham

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 Tidmarsh

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Pang, about 20 m from the middle of Tidmarsh's gauges. It flows into the River Thames about 2.2 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 Tidmarsh'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 Tidmarsh

Tidmarsh 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 (Tidmarsh). 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 Tidmarsh. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Pang at Tidmarsh; Sulham Brook for Sulham including Sulham Lane for the Tidmarsh area; River Pang at Pangbourne; Briars Close Flood area in Pangbourne benefiting from the Flood Alleviation Scheme.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Tidmarsh. None of the 1 with a reporting monitor is currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

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

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Tidmarsh, 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 Tidmarsh

Tidmarsh gets about 696 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 80 mm; driest March, 45 mm). That is 40% 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 Tidmarsh

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 (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 — 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 — Pangbourne_Fluvial (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 Tidmarsh today?

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

Which rivers affect Tidmarsh?

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

How do I check official flood warnings for Tidmarsh?

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 Tidmarsh flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 32 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2007. 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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