Flood Warning Issued for River Ray in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Ray. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required to protect property and ensure personal safety.

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. Impacted watercourses 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:

• Activate Flood Protection: Consider deploying any flood protection products, such as sandbags or flood barriers, that you may have on hand.
• Avoid Flood Water: Stay away from flood water, as it may contain hidden dangers including open manhole covers, raw sewage, and hazardous chemicals.
• Monitor Updates: Check “River Levels Online” for the latest information on current water levels.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently rising on the River Ray in response to rainfall occurring today. According to the Environment Agency, flooding of property and roads remains possible, particularly for locations in close proximity to the river.

Further rainfall is forecast for this evening and overnight, with the potential for heavy downpours at times. River levels are expected to continue rising slowly throughout the night and will remain high and sensitive to additional rainfall over the coming days.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised on February 15, 2026, at 4:44 PM. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and expect to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.