Flood Warning Issued for River Ray at Islip in 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 at Islip, warning that rising water levels and further rainfall could lead to property flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- 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 Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Ray at Islip. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and residents should take immediate precautions.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for the River Ray in the Islip area of Oxfordshire, within the Thames region. This includes potential impacts to both local roads and residential properties.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:
- Activate Flood Protection: Consider deploying any flood protection products you may have on your property.
- Avoid Flood Water: Stay away from flood water, as it contains hidden dangers including open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals.
- Monitor Updates: Check the River Levels Online service for the latest updates on current water levels.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently rising on the River Ray following rainfall earlier today. Further precipitation is forecast for this evening and overnight, which has the potential to be heavy at times. The Environment Agency expects river levels to continue a slow rise overnight. Water levels are expected to remain high and sensitive to any additional rainfall over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 4:36 PM on February 15, 2026. Conditions are expected to persist through the night and into the following days. The Environment Agency will provide a formal update on the situation by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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