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Flooding is possible - be prepared

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.

Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue overnight, 12 December 2025, along many parts of the River Thames between Lechlade and Eynsham. The forecast is for a dry night and day tomorrow, 13 December 2025. River levels have now stabilised or are falling very slowly. We expect levels to remain high over the coming days.

We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.

Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.

This message will be updated by 09:00 13 December 2025 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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