Flood Alert Issued for River Thames Between Buscot Wick and Kings Lock
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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 and its tributaries across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire 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 indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Thames and its tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock. This geographic area spans across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, with the Environment Agency noting that river levels are particularly high in the Eynsham area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may be flooded. For the most current information, individuals should monitor updates via official online river level services.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout Friday, February 20, 2026. Weather forecasts indicate predominantly light rain over the next 48 hours, though some periods of heavy rain are possible. River levels are expected to remain high and will likely be responsive to any additional rainfall in the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on the morning of February 20, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 21, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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