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:
West Berkshire Council – Preparing for Flooding website
East Garston Flood and Pollution Forum
West Berkshire Council leaflet – Flooding, Be Prepared 2016
Check for flooding – Government website for England
Key contacts:
The Environment Agency Floodline is on 0345 988 1188 or follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on X for the latest flood updates
Sign up for the latest flood warnings here.
The Government’s web page What to do in a flood
Email emergencyplanning@westberks.gov.uk
Telephone 01635 503535
Email: Stuart.Gourley1@westberks.gov.uk
Telephone: 07939 499 376
