Flood Warning Issued for River Ray from Heath Bridge to Otmoor Basin
This alert is no longer in effect.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 in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire due to high river levels and expected rainfall.
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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 within the Thames area. This alert indicates that high river levels are currently being monitored and pose a potential threat to the surrounding area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the River Ray from the Heath Bridge area to and including the Otmoor Basin. The geographic scope includes portions of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Specific waterways identified in the alert include:
- River Ray
- Studley Wood Brook
- Beckley Brook
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Activate flood protection: Consider deploying any flood protection products you may have on your property immediately.
- Stay Informed: Monitor current river levels online via the Environment Agency's official river levels service.
- Avoid Flood Water: 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 expected within the next 48 hours. The weather forecast for the next two days predicts predominantly light rain, though periods of heavy rainfall may occur. Officials note that river levels are expected to remain high and will be highly sensitive to any additional precipitation over the coming days.
Timeline
This alert was officially raised on February 19, 2026, at 08:26 AM. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 18:00 on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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