River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area

Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels continue to rise slowly on the River Thames and its tributaries in the Oxford area. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is therefore likely, particularly in the New Botley area around the Bulstake Stream. The forecast is for a dry day today (30/01/25) but with some rain overnight. We expect river levels to continue to rise slowly over the coming 24 hours as water makes its way downstream, but then stabilise. Levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and operating weirs on the Thames to manage flood risk. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 31/01/25, or as the situation changes.