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River Levels

River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels may lead to flooding.

River levels are high on the River Thames and other watercourses in the Oxford area. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 12 February 2026. Further rain is forecast over the next 24 hours, which has the potential to be heavy at times. River levels in Oxford have stabilised overnight, but will remain high over the coming days. River levels may rise again over the coming days in response to forecasted rainfall and high river levels upstream.

We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels online for updates on current river levels.

This message will be updated by 12:00PM on the 13 February 2026, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 11:54am, Thursday 12th February.

Flood Warning Area Details

River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area, including areas between Wolvercote down to and including Radley and Jericho

Region: Thames

Country: England

Counties covered: Oxfordshire

Watercourses covered: River Thames

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 Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area.

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

River Thames and tributaries at New Botley, New Hinksey, North Hinksey, South Hinksey and Grandpont
River Thames and tributaries at New Botley, New Hinksey, North Hinksey, South Hinksey and Grandpont in Oxford

No current or recent warnings.

River Thames and tributaries in the Binsey, Osney and Osney Island areas in Oxford
River Thames and tributaries in the Binsey, Osney and Osney Island areas in Oxford

No current or recent warnings.

River Thames and tributaries at Kennington
River Thames and tributaries at Kennington near Oxford

No current or recent warnings.

River Thames and tributaries at Sandford and Radley near Oxford
River Thames and tributaries at Sandford and Radley near Oxford

No current or recent warnings.

River Thames and tributaries at Wolvercote in Oxford
River Thames and tributaries at Wolvercote in Oxford

No current or recent warnings.

River Cherwell for the Oxford area
River Cherwell at Oxford from Cherwell Bridge to the Thames confluence north of New Hinksey, including parts of Summertown, New Marston and Magdalen Bridge areas

No current or recent warnings.

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