Flood Warning Issued for River Ray at Islip, 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 as high river levels pose a risk of flooding over the next 48 hours.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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