Overview
- Environment Agency 'Act Now' warnings cover parts of Berkshire and South Oxfordshire, including the River Kennet at Theale and Calcot and properties near the Thames in Purley.
- Shiplake Lock on the Thames was recorded at 3.52m this morning, above the 3.50m level where property flooding is possible, with flooding particularly expected on Basmore Lane, Bolney Road and Loddon Drive.
- Flooding is expected today on the River Ray by Islip and Merton, and the government says property and road flooding remains possible near the River Ray.
- More than 10 warnings and alerts are active in Oxfordshire today, with 33 flood alerts reported across Oxfordshire and surrounding counties earlier this week.
- Risk extends across multiple waterways, including the Cherwell, Evenlode, Glyme, Windrush, Ginge Brook, the Ock and Letcombe Brook, as residents lay sandbags and agencies deploy pumps and temporary barriers.