Flood Alert Issued for River Thame and Chalgrove Brook 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 Thame area, warning of high river levels and potential flooding in Aylesbury, Thame, and surrounding regions.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, 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, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thame, Horsenden Stream, and Chalgrove Brook. The alert was officially raised at 10:09 AM on February 17, 2026, in response to high river levels that pose a risk of flooding to the surrounding environment.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire. Specifically, flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today in the following areas:
- Aylesbury
- Thame
- Stadhampton
- Dorchester
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are susceptible to flooding. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring the situation via the River Levels Online service for the most current updates on local conditions.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently affecting portions of the River Thame. Although the forecast for the remainder of today and overnight is predominantly dry, additional rainfall is expected tomorrow. Consequently, river levels are anticipated to remain high over the next several days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 17, 2026. Flooding of low-lying areas is expected to persist throughout the day. The Environment Agency plans to update this alert by 12:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or earlier if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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