Flood Alert Issued for River Ray and Tributaries Across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Ray catchment, warning of high water levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads near Islip.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Ray and its tributaries. The alert was officially raised at 5:47 PM on February 24, 2026, in response to high river levels that may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers a broad geographic area within Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, specifically focusing on the River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip. Affected watercourses include:
- River Ray
- Wootten Brook, Doddershall Brook, and Tetchwick Brook
- Lugershall Brook, Murswell Hill Brook, and Cutters Brook
- Piddington Brook, Blackthorn Brook, and Panshill Brook
- Studley Wood Brook, Beckley Brook, and Oddington Brook
- Gallos Brook and Chipping Farm Stream
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, as these areas are prone to flooding. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Local residents should remain vigilant and monitor local weather reports for further updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the River Ray, particularly in the vicinity of Islip. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue in the Islip area throughout the day. While the weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow is predominantly dry, river levels are expected to remain high and will be sensitive to any additional rainfall in the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 24, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 25, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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