Flood Alert Issued for River Thames in Abingdon Area, 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 near Abingdon, warning of high water levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the River Thames in the Abingdon area. The alert was officially raised at 10:22 AM on February 15, 2026, in response to high river levels.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is the River Thames for the Abingdon area located within Oxfordshire. The alert specifically highlights the Thames area where river levels remain elevated.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected region are advised to take the following actions:
- Avoid low-lying footpaths and roads near the river, as these areas are likely to be flooded.
- Monitor current conditions by visiting River Levels Online for real-time updates.
- Remain vigilant as river levels are expected to stay high for several days.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high but are falling slowly on the River Thames in the Abingdon area. However, flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout today, February 15, 2026. The forecast indicates further rainfall today, which may be heavy at times. While the slow decline in river levels is expected to continue, water levels will remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
This alert is effective as of February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels. An update to this alert is expected by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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