Flood Warning Issued for River Ray Across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 warning for the River Ray from Heath Bridge to the Otmoor Basin, with high river levels expected to persist.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Ray. This alert is currently active for the Thames area as river levels remain high.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the River Ray from the Heath Bridge area to and including the Otmoor Basin. This geographic region spans across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Specific watercourses of concern include the River Ray, Studley Wood Brook, and Beckley Brook.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Consider activating any available flood protection products.
- Monitor current river levels online for real-time updates.
- Stay away from flood water, as it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the River Ray. While further flooding of property remains a possibility, it is not currently expected over the next 48 hours. The forecast indicates predominantly light rain this afternoon and overnight, though some heavy spells are possible. River levels are anticipated to remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:48 AM on February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 6:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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