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This is an archived message. The status has changed more recently.
Flooding possible. Be prepared.
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, 26 February 2026. The forecast is for some rain overnight tonight and further rain tomorrow and into the weekend. Levels are stabilising or in the area but are expected to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
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 27 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 11:29am, Thursday 26th February.
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Warning no longer in force
Thu 5 Mar 2026, 9:53am
Flood alert
Wed 4 Mar 2026, 9:09am
Flood alert
Tue 3 Mar 2026, 9:16am
Flood alert
Mon 2 Mar 2026, 9:02am
Flood alert
Sun 1 Mar 2026, 9:23am
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Sat 28 Feb 2026, 10:36am
Flood alert
Fri 27 Feb 2026, 10:17am
Flood alert
Thu 26 Feb 2026, 11:29am
Flood alert
Wed 25 Feb 2026, 9:27am
Flood alert
Tue 24 Feb 2026, 10:01am
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
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).
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