"Flooding is expected" in Berkshire

A flood warning has been issued at Swallowfield

Flood alerts and warning, updated 9.51am, 19 June 2021
Author: Seb CheerPublished 19th Jun 2021

A flood warning has been issued in Berkshire, meaning "flooding is expected" and "immediate action required."

The Environment Agency says river levels are "high but steady" on the River Loddon and River Blackwater at Swallowfield.

Flooding to properties in the area is not currently expected.

Click here for updates on local flood alerts and warnings.

The full description of the warning, as updated at 9.51am on 19 June, reads: "Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high but steady on the River Loddon and Blackwater as a result of heavy rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours.

"We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating weirs to reduce flood risk.

"Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels."

There are also "be prepared" flood alerts in place on the River Kennet, River Pang and Emm Brook.

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