Flood Alert Issued for River Ray and Tributaries in 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 and its tributaries, warning of rising water levels and potential flooding in low-lying areas across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
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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 surrounding tributaries. The alert was officially raised at 5:10 PM on February 15, 2026, following a period of rainfall that has caused river levels to rise. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip. This geographic area spans across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Specific watercourses identified in the alert include:
- River Ray
- Wootten Brook
- Doddershall Brook
- Tetchwick Brook
- Lugershall Brook
- Murswell Hill Brook
- Cutters Brook
- Piddington Brook
- Blackthorn Brook
- Panshill Brook
- Studley Wood Brook
- Beckley Brook
- Oddington Brook
- Gallos Brook
- Chipping Farm Stream
Additionally, the agency noted that more severe Flood Warnings are currently in force for the River Ray from the Heath Bridge area to the Otmoor Basin, as well as the Islip area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these are most susceptible to flooding.
- Monitor local weather reports and current water levels via River Levels Online.
- Remain vigilant as river levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to further precipitation.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently rising in response to today's rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue through the evening and overnight, particularly in the Islip area. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening and overnight, which has the potential to be heavy at times. The Environment Agency expects river levels to continue a slow rise overnight and remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 15, 2026. Conditions are expected to persist overnight and into the following days. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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