Flood alert for River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury
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High river levels may lead to flooding.
River levels are high on the River Lambourn from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected today, 19 February 2026, especially in the Shaw area. Predominantly light rain is expected over the next 48 hours, which may be heavy at times. River levels are high but stable. We expect levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.
This message will be updated by 12pm on 20 February 2026, or as 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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