A Flood Alert was issued for River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire between 25th February 2026 and 6th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Ray, Wootten Brook, Doddershall Brook, Tetchwick Brook, Lugershall Brook, Murswell Hill Brook, Cutters Brook, Piddington Brook, Blackthorn Brook, Panshill Brook, Studley Wood Brook, Beckley Brook, Oddington Brook, Gallos Brook, Chipping Farm Stream.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Thame at Wheatley rose 0.86m, peaking at 5.43m, while the River Cherwell at Kings Mill climbed 0.74m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Ray close to Islip. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible in the Islip area today, 6 March 2026. The forecast is for rain from this afternoon and overnight into tomorrow morning. Dry conditions return tomorrow afternoon. River levels are falling steadily. We expect levels to continue falling over the coming days. Levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. 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 upd
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley | River Thame | +0.86m | 5.43m |
| Kings Mill | River Cherwell | +0.74m | 1.80m |
| Thrupp | River Cherwell | +0.56m | 2.39m |
| Islip | River Ray | +0.55m | 8.41m |
| Lower Arncott | River Ray | +0.51m | 1.13m |
| Grendon Underwood | River Ray | +0.36m | 0.15m |
| Cuddington | River Thame | +0.20m | 1.56m |
| Langford Village | Langford Brook | +0.14m | 0.54m |
| Enslow Weir A | River Cherwell | +0.13m | 0.74m |
| Wendlebury | Wendlebury Brook | +0.06m | 1.13m |