Flood Alert Issued for River Thames and Tributaries in Oxford Area
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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 Oxford area as River Thames levels continue to rise, threatening low-lying land and roads through February 17.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 Oxfordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames and its tributaries in the Oxford area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared as water levels continue to fluctuate.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Thames area within Oxfordshire. This includes the River Thames and various watercourses and tributaries throughout the Oxford region, impacting low-lying land and local road networks.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads located near rivers, as these areas are most susceptible to flooding. The Environment Agency recommends that the public monitor local conditions and check current river levels online for the most recent updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high and are rising slowly. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout Monday, February 16, 2026. While the weather forecast for today is predominantly dry, scattered showers are expected, some of which may be heavy. As water moves downstream, river levels are anticipated to continue their slow rise and will likely remain high for several days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 10:02 AM on February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels and expects to provide a formal update by 12:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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