River Kennet from Berwick Bassett to Newbury including Winterbourne Monkton, Marlborough, Ramsbury, Hungerford, Denford, Kintbury and Newbury; also the River Og, the River Aldbourne, the Froxfield Stream, the River Dun and the River Shalbourne
Flood Alert Area
Area Details
- River / Sea
- River Kennet, River Og, River Aldbourne, Froxfield Stream, River Dun, River Shalbourne
- County
- Wiltshire
- EA Area
- Swindon, West Berkshire, Wiltshire
- Type
- alert
- Reference
- 061WAF22UpperKen
What to Do
If a Flood Alert is active, be prepared:
- Monitor local water levels and news
- Prepare a flood kit with essential items
- Know your evacuation route
- Sign up for EA flood warnings (free)
- Check your insurance covers flood damage
Flood Insurance for This Area
Properties in this flood alert area should ensure they have adequate flood insurance. The Flood Re scheme, backed by the government, ensures affordable cover for at-risk homes.