Flood Alert Issued for River Thames and Tributaries in Gloucestershire 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 Thames from Buscot Wick to Kings Lock as high river levels threaten low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames and its tributaries. This alert, designated as severity level 3, was raised at 11:28 AM on February 26, 2026, following a rise in river levels that poses a risk to the surrounding environment.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the River Thames and its tributaries stretching from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock. This impact zone primarily affects residents and commuters within the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected regions are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads situated near rivers, as these areas are susceptible to flooding. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring current conditions via the River Levels Online service for the most up-to-date information.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently causing the flooding of low-lying land and roads, a condition expected to persist throughout the day on February 26. The weather forecast indicates rain overnight, with additional precipitation expected tomorrow and continuing into the weekend. Consequently, river levels are anticipated to remain high and will likely be responsive to further rainfall over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on February 26, 2026. Flooding is expected to continue through the day, with high river levels potentially lasting through the weekend due to forecasted rain. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 27, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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