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River Levels

River Great Ouse from Brackley to Thornborough

Message issued at 7:56am, Wednesday 18th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels remain high today as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible on 18 February 2026. Areas most at risk are those around the River Great Ouse from Brackley to Thornborough, including Padbury Brook. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. Further rainfall is forecast today and tomorrow. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00am on Thursday 18 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 7:56am, Wednesday 18th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Great Ouse from Brackley to Thornborough

Flood Warning Area Details

River Great Ouse from Brackley to Thornborough, including Padbury Brook

Region: East Anglia

Country: England

Counties covered: Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, West Northamptonshire

Watercourses covered: River Great Ouse

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Great Ouse from Brackley to Thornborough.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Low lying areas close to the River Great Ouse at Fulwell, Radclive and Buckingham
Fulwell, Tingewick Mill, Radclive, and Glynswood Road, School Lane, Nelson Street, Hunter Street, Chandos Road, Well Street, Victoria Row, Ford Street, Candleford Court, Stratford Road and Marsh Edge in Buckingham

No current or recent warnings.

River Great Ouse and Padbury Brook at Thornton, Beachampton and Passenham
Padbury Mill, Thornborough Mill, Thornton College at Thornton, Beachampton and The Mill at Passenham

No current or recent warnings.

Wider area at risk from the River Great Ouse at Fulwell, Radclive and Buckingham
Fulwell, Water Stratford, Radclive, and Newcombe Crescent, Foundry Drive, West Street, Bostock Court, Fisher's Field, Cornwall's Meadow and Wharfside Place in Buckingham

No current or recent warnings.

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