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Get notified about Blakes Lock — tick as many as you like, they all share the notify settings below.
Each one is saved as its own alert — pause or remove them individually any time.
Not an emergency service — if in danger call 999. Alerts rely on EA/SEPA data and are best-efforts. Terms
Flood predictions aren't generated for lock / structure gauges — their levels are driven by gate operation, not by catchment rainfall, so the forecast models would have no skill here.
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Official Environment Agency warnings issued since 2013 for the 6 flood areas linked to this gauge (nearest 4.9 km away).
Most recent flood warning: 6 Feb 2026 — Properties closest to the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holybrook areas
| Year | Warnings | Alerts |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
Warnings apply to a whole flood area, not necessarily this exact spot. Years before 2006 aren't covered by the EA's historic record. See also the Reading flood history.
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Geographic coordinates may reflect the access point for the gauge, and not the precise location in the watercourse that it is taking readings from.
The current level is 0.08m, which is within the typical range of 0.00 to 0.20m. Flooding is unlikely at this level.
Based on the most recent readings, the level is currently steady. The chart above shows the last 12 hours of measurements by default (up to 7 days), updated roughly every 15 minutes.
The typical range at this station is 0.00m to 0.20m, based on Environment Agency historical data. Levels above 0.20m are higher than usually seen and may indicate a flood risk.
Readings are taken by the Environment Agency gauge roughly every 15 minutes and FloodRadar refreshes its data continuously, so the level shown is normally less than an hour old.
Free live river-level widget — ideal for parish councils, angling clubs and local sites. Updates automatically.
Postcodes within 5 km with properties in the Environment Agency’s rivers-and-sea flood-risk bands:
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