A Flood Alert was issued for River Leach from Northleach to Mill Lane near Lechlade in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire between 25th February 2026 and 2nd March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Leach.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Thames at Radcot Lock rose 3.06m, peaking at 3.16m, while the River Thames at Buscot Lock climbed 2.86m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high, but falling on the River Leach. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 2 March 2026, including in the Lechlade-on-Thames area. The forecast is for a dry day today. then remaining dry for the next few days. We expect levels to remain high but decrease 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 3 March 2026, o
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radcot Lock | River Thames | +3.06m | 3.16m |
| Buscot Lock | River Thames | +2.86m | 2.97m |
| Grafton Lock | River Thames | +2.56m | 2.70m |
| St Johns Lock | River Thames | +2.05m | 2.14m |
| Hannington Bridge | River Thames | +0.38m | 3.96m |
| Inglesham | River Cole | +0.31m | 0.49m |
| Lechlade | River Leach | +0.20m | 0.51m |
| Clanfield | Clanfield Brook | +0.16m | 0.93m |
| Fairford | River Coln | +0.09m | 0.96m |