Flood alert for River Thames and tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock
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High river levels may lead to flooding.
River levels are high on parts of the River Thames and its tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 09 Feb 2026. Showers are forecast for today (09.02.26), with more prolonged rain this evening. There will then be further showers overnight. River levels are expected to continue to rise slowly today and remain high 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 12:00 on 10 Feb 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: River Thames and tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock, above Oxford, including Buscot, Kelmscott, Radcot, Chimney, Northmoor, Stanton Harcourt, Bablock Hythe and caravan park, Eynsham, Swinford and Yarnton.
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