Flood Alert Issued for River Great Ouse from Brackley to Thornborough

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Great Ouse area. The alert was officially raised at 4:32 PM on February 28, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes the River Great Ouse from Brackley to Thornborough. Specific areas at risk include locations around the river and Padbury Brook. The affected regions span across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and West Northamptonshire within the East Anglia area.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters are advised to take care when traveling through the region. The Environment Agency specifically warns individuals to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high but have begun to fall after recent rainfall. Flooding remains possible on February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels. At this time, officials do not expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages beyond this alert.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.