Flood Alert Issued for River Thames from Buscot Wick to Kings Lock

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Thames and its tributaries. The alert, classified as severity level 3, was officially raised at 10:05 AM on February 15, 2026, due to high river levels that pose a risk to low-lying areas.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Thames and its tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock. This includes regions within Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, with high river levels specifically noted in the Eynsham area.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these locations are susceptible to flooding. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring current river conditions via River Levels Online for the latest updates.

Expected Conditions

Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout the day on February 15. While river levels were observed to be falling earlier this morning, further rainfall is forecast for today, which may be heavy at times. These conditions are expected to cause river levels to rise again in the Buscot area this afternoon. Officials expect river levels to remain high and sensitive to additional precipitation over the coming days.

Timeline

The alert was issued on the morning of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is continuously monitoring rainfall and river levels and expects to provide an updated message by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.