Flood Alert Issued for River Great Ouse from Thornborough to Newport Pagnell

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Great Ouse from Thornborough to Newport Pagnell. The alert was officially raised at 8:28 AM on February 21, 2026, following a period of heavy rainfall that has impacted the East Anglia area.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes regions within Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, and West Northamptonshire. Specific areas most at risk are those situated along the River Great Ouse from Thornborough to Newport Pagnell, including Dogsmouth Brook.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take care and remain vigilant. The Environment Agency specifically recommends that individuals avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Monitoring of local river levels is encouraged.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently falling but remain high due to recent heavy rainfall. Further light rainfall is forecast for today and tomorrow, which may sustain these high levels. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely but does not currently expect the situation to escalate or require further warning messages at this time.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 21, 2026. An update on the situation is expected to be provided by 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 22, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.