Flood Warning Issued for River Ray in Buckinghamshire and 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This alert is no longer in effect.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, cautioning that rising water levels may cause flooding of properties and roads in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
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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. 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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