Local flooding expected and possible – where to find advice

Above: Flooding today on the lower banks of the River Kennet near to Faraday Road, Newbury / Photo by Myles Dadd

There is a current warning of expected flooding for the River Lambourn from Donnington to Newbury. Full details are here on the government’s website.

There are alerts of possible flooding for (click on river name for full details):

Here are the main sources of information and advice about flood risk in West Berkshire:

Here are the key information sources and contact names discussed in the interview:

Key contacts:

The Environment Agency Floodline is on 0345 988 1188 or follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on X for the latest flood updates

The Government’s web page What to do in a flood

West Berkshire Council – The Emergency Planning Service:

Telephone: 07939 499 376