Flood Warning Issued for River Ray at Islip, Oxfordshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Ray at Islip. This alert indicates that high river levels are currently affecting the area and flooding is possible.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the River Ray for Islip in Oxfordshire, located within the Thames area.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Consider activating any available flood protection products.
• Stay away from flood water, which may contain hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals.
• Monitor current river levels online for the latest updates.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high on the River Ray at Islip. While further flooding of property remains possible, it is not currently expected over the next 48 hours. The weather forecast predicts predominantly light rain over the next two days, though it may become heavy at times. River levels are expected to remain high and will be sensitive to any additional rainfall.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 08:23 on February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 18:00 on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.