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Wheatley Flooding

Oxfordshire • Live river level monitoring on River Thame
1 monitoring station
1 river
4 warning areas
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Flood risk in Wheatley today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 20:59:26 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Wheatley
Village in Oxfordshire, England

Wheatley is a village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England, about 5 miles (8 km) east of Oxford. The parish includes the hamlet of Littleworth, which is west of Wheatley.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Wheatley’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
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River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook

The watercourse nearest Wheatley

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Thame, about 10 m from the middle of Wheatley's gauges. It flows into the River Thames about 20 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Thame nearest the middle of Wheatley's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Wheatley

Wheatley is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Thame, in Oxfordshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Thame is monitored by 1 station (Wheatley). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Wheatley. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Thame from North Aylesbury to Chiselhampton including Eythrope, Cuddington, Thame, Shabbington, Ickford, Waterperry, Cuddesdon, Wheatley and Chippinghurst; Chalgrove Brook at Chalgrove and Stadhampton; River Thame from Chiselhampton to Drayton St Leonard including Newington; River Thames and tributaries at Kennington near Oxford.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 3 storm overflows within 5km of Wheatley. None of the 3 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Wheatley, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Wheatley

Wheatley gets about 626 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 67 mm; driest March, 39 mm). That is 46% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.8 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Wheatley

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2013-11-23 — Winter 2013/2014 (Other)
  • 2013-11-23 — Winter 2013/2014 (Main river)
  • 1993-01-01 — 06OctoberAutumn1993 (Main river)
  • 1993-01-01 — 06OctoberAutumn1993 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Wheatley today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Wheatley?

Wheatley has river level monitoring on River Thame — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Wheatley?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Wheatley flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 4 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2013. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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