What areas are affected by flooding in Berkshire and Oxfordshire?

Flood warnings are in place for homes near the River Kennet in Burghfield, Southcote, Coley, and Holybrook, and along the River Thames around Shiplake and Wargrave.

Why is there ongoing flooding in Berkshire and Oxfordshire?

Persistent rain over weeks has saturated rivers and groundwater, leading to widespread flooding risks and warnings for properties.

What precautions should residents take during flood warnings?

Residents in at-risk areas should move valuables upstairs, relocate cars to higher ground, ensure pets are safe, and avoid driving or walking through floodwater.

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Berkshire Rivers Swell: Homes at Risk as Flooding Persists

10 Feb

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Summary

Flooding continues in Berkshire and south Oxfordshire due to saturated rivers.
Flood warnings are in effect for homes near the River Kennet and River Thames.
Oxford has experienced 62% more rainfall than usual in January.

Berkshire Rivers Swell: Homes at Risk as Flooding Persists

Flooding is expected to persist in Berkshire and south Oxfordshire as rivers remain saturated from weeks of persistent rain, according to the Environment Agency (EA).

Flood warnings are active for homes near the River Kennet in areas including Burghfield and Holybrook, and along the River Thames around Shiplake and Wargrave. EA flood risk manager Jon Mansbridge indicated these warnings signify floodwater potentially breaching property thresholds and entering homes.

The EA reported that over 30 days' worth of rain has fallen since January, contributing to a widespread risk that teams are actively monitoring. Oxford's Radcliffe Meteorological Station recorded 62% more rainfall than average in January, with February already seeing substantial rainfall.