Tributaries on the Upper River Thames above Cricklade Flood alert 12:01pm, Thursday 12th February

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels may lead to flooding.

River levels are high but currently falling on the Swill Brook. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 12 February 2026, especially in the Oaksey area. Further rain is forecast over the next 24 hours, which has the potential to be heavy at times. River levels are forecast to rise again in response to today's rainfall. We expect levels to remain high over the next couple of 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 the 13 February 2026, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 12:01pm, Thursday 12th February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Flagham Brook, The Swill Brook, The Hankerton Brook, The Hykemeres Stream, The Derry Brook and The River Key

Region: Thames

Country: England

Counties covered: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire

Watercourses covered: Flagham Brook, Swill Brook, Hankerton Brook, Hykemeres Stream, Derry Brook, River Key

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Tributaries on the Upper River Thames above Cricklade.

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).