Flood alert for River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury
Property flooding is not expected.
River levels on the Lambourn and its tributaries are high due to high groundwater levels. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today and in the days to come, especially in areas closest to the River Lambourn in Newbury and on the Winterbourne in the Bagnor area. The weather forecast for this week is unsettled. Showers are possible each day, with potentially heavier showers on Saturday 18th and Tuesday 21st. River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days and will be sensitive to further rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated on Friday 24/05/2024, or before if the situation changes.
Flood alert area: River Lambourn from Lambourn to the Shaw area in Newbury including Eastbury, East Garston, Welford, Easton, Boxford, Woodspeen, Bagnor, Donnington, Great Shefford on the Great Shefford Stream and Winterbourne on the Winterbourne Stream.
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