Flood Warning Info - River Thame from Chiselhampton to Drayton St Leonard
Area Description
River Thame from Chiselhampton to Drayton St Leonard including Newington.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 18:09
River Thame
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Thame as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is possible, especially properties closest to the River Thame from Chiselhampton to Drayton St Leonard. No further rainfall is forecast this evening, 11/02/24. Some light showers are forecast tomorrow morning before clearing to leave a dry day. We expect river levels to continue to fall slowly over the coming days. Our staff are in the area clearing trash screens. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 11:48
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high on the River Thame as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is possible, especially properties closest to the River Thame from Chiselhampton to Drayton St Leonard. Today, Sunday, will be mostly dry with a few scattered showers which may be heavy at times. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days, but not to rise higher than current levels. Our staff are in the area clearing trash screens. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. This message will be updated later today, 11/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 19:30
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Thame as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected, especially properties closest to the River Thame from Chiselhampton to Drayton St Leonard. The forecast this evening is mostly dry, with some further showers possible tomorrow, 11/02/24, some of which may become heavy at times. We expect river levels to continue to rise this morning before stabilising this evening. Our staff are in the area clearing trash screens. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:53
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Thame as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected this morning, 10/02/24, especially properties closest to the River Thame from Chiselhampton to Drayton St Leonard. The forecast is for light showers this morning (10/02/24), turning predominantly dry this afternoon and overnight, with some further rainfall forecast Sunday. We expect river levels to continue to rise this morning before stabilising later today. Our staff are in the area clearing trash screens. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. This message will be updated this evening, 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 01:41
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Thame as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected this morning, 10/02/24, especially properties closest to the River Thame. The forecast is predominantly dry overnight, with scattered showers forecast this morning, 10/02/24. We expect river levels to continue to rise overnight and into the morning. Our staff are in the area clearing trash screens. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. This message will be updated this morning, 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2024 01:23
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Thame as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected this morning, 10/02/24, especially in the areas closest to the River Thame at Wheatley. The forecast is predominantly dry overnight, with scattered showers forecast this morning, 10/02/24. We expect river levels to continue to rise overnight and into the morning. Our staff are in the area clearing trash screens. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. This message will be updated this morning, 10/02/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 17:42
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high, but currently falling on the River Thame following recent rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of property and roads is expected to continue this evening and overnight, 07/01/2024, especially properties closest to the river in the Drayton St Leonard area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. River levels are expected to continue falling, but will remain high over coming days as water moves down through the catchment. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 08:08
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high, but currently falling on the River Thame following recent rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of property and roads is expected to continue today, 07/01/2024, especially properties closest to the river in the Drayton St Leonard area. Today and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry with a chance of wintry showers. River levels are expected to continue falling, but will remain high over coming days as water moves down the catchment. River levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 08/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 17:56
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high on the River Thame as a result of recent heavy rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of property and roads is expected this evening and overnight, 07/01/2024, especially properties closest to the river in the Drayton St Leonard area. Tonight and tomorrow are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels are currently falling upstream near Wheatley, but levels continue to slowly rise around Stadhampton. Levels are expected to remain high over the coming days as water moves down the catchment. River levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:43
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels have risen on the River Thame overnight as a result of recent heavy rainfall and water moving downstream. Flooding of property and roads is expected this today, 06/01/2024, especially properties closest to the river in the Drayton St Leonard area. Light rainfall will clear this morning, leaving this evening and overnight mainly dry. River levels are expected to continue rising this morning. River levels will remain high over the coming days as water moves down the catchment. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 19:45
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels have risen and are now stabilising on the River Thame as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected this evening, 05/01/2024, especially properties closest to the river in the Drayton St Leonard area. The forecast is for scattered showers overnight and into tomorrow. River levels will remain high over the coming days as water moves down the catchment. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 06/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 09:59
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising on the River Thame as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected today, 05/01/2024, especially properties closest to the river in the Drayton St Leonard area. This morning is forecast to be mainly dry, followed by further showers this evening and overnight which have the potential to be heavy at times. We expect river levels to continue rising today, 05/01/2024. River levels will remain high over the coming days as water moves down the catchment. We are monitoring the situation. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by this evening, 05/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Feb 2021 09:17
River Thame
Water levels are high but steady on the River Thame as a result of rainfall over the past few days. Flooding of property is not expected to become more extensive. Heavy rain showers are forecast this afternoon, (3/2/21) but these are not expected to greatly impact water levels. River levels will remain high and responsive to further rainfall over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 3/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Feb 2021 20:21
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Thame as a result of previous rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property is possible, especially in the Stadhampton and Drayton St Leonard areas.
There is a chance of showers overnight and tomorrow, (3/2/21). We expect river levels to remain high and responsive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 3/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Feb 2021 10:17
River Thame
Property flooding is possible.
River levels remain high but are falling slowly on the River Thame.
The forecast is largely dry today (2/2/21) with a chance of some showers this afternoon and overnight. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 2/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Feb 2021 20:41
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels are high but have started falling very slowly on the River Thame as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Flooding of property is possible today, 1/2/21, especially in the Wheatley area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 2/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Feb 2021 11:29
River Thame
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but steady on the River Thame as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Flooding of property is possible today 1/2/21, especially in the Wheatley area.
The forecast is largely dry today (1/2/21) with a chance of some overnight rain tonight. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 1/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Jan 2021 21:02
River Thame
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but steady on the River Thame as a result of previous heavy rainfall. flooding of property is expected overnight 31/1/21, especially in the Wheatley area.
The forecast is largely dry, with further rain forecast next week. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 1/2/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Jan 2021 11:42
River Thame
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but steady on the River Thame as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days. Therefore, flooding of property is expected today 30/01/21, especially in the Stadhampton and Drayton St Leonard areas.
No further rainfall is forecast this weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2021 18:54
River Thame
Property flooding is expected.
River levels are high but steady on the River Thame as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days. Therefore, flooding of property is expected today 30/01/21, especially in the Stadhampton and Drayton St Leonard areas.
No further rainfall is forecast this weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2021 11:31
River Thame
Property flooding is expected.
River levels have risen on the River Thame as a result of previous heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property is expected today 30/01/21, especially in the Stadhampton and Drayton St Leonard areas.
Further showers are forecast this weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing trash screens.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening, 30/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Oct 2020 18:30
River Thame
Property flooding is possible.
River levels are high but are now falling slowly on the River Thame following Storm Alex and water moving downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible, especially in areas closest to the River Thame around Chiselhampton and Drayton St Leonard.
The forecast is mainly dry overnight. River levels are now slowly dropping and expected to continue falling slowly.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid contact with flood water and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 09/10/20 or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Oct 2020 10:29
River Thame
Property flooding is possible.
River levels are high but are now falling slowly on the River Thame following Storm Alex and water moving downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible, especially in areas closest to the River Thame around Chiselhampton and Drayton St Leonard.
The forecast is for heavy showers today 08/10/20. River levels are now slowly dropping and are expected to continue falling slowly.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid contact with flood water and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated this evening (08/10/20) or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Oct 2020 19:23
River Thame
Property flooding is possible.
River levels remain high on the River Thame following Storm Alex and water moving downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible, especially in areas closest to the River Thame around Chiselhampton and Drayton St Leonard.
The forecast is for a band of rain moving through overnight. River levels are now slowly dropping and expected to continue falling slowly.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing weed/trash screens to reduce flood risk.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid contact with flood water and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning (08/10/20) or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Oct 2020 08:38
River Thame
Property flooding is possible.
River levels remain high on the River Thame following storm Alex and water moving downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible throughout today (07/10/20), especially in areas closest to the River Thame around Chiselhampton and Drayton St Leonard.
The forecast is for a predominantly dry day today (07/10/20) with a band of rain moving through overnight. River levels are now slowly dropping and expected to continue dropping through today.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been in the area clearing weed/trash screens and operating weirs to reduce flood risk.
Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid contact with flood water and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels.
This message will be updated tomorrow (08/10/20) or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Oct 2020 11:33
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels have risen on the River Thame following Storm Alex and water moving downstream. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue (06/10/20), especially in areas closest to the River Thame around Chiselhampton and Drayton St Leonard. The forecast is for light showers overnight today (06/10/20), but rainfall totals are not expected to be significant. River levels are now stable and expected to remain high throughout today before starting to drop.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens and operating weirs to reduce flood risk. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings, avoid contact with flood water and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow (07/10/20) or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Oct 2020 18:12
River Thame
Property flooding is expected. River levels have continued to rise on the River Thame as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 72 hours. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this evening (05/10/20), especially properties closest to the River Thame around Chiselhampton and Drayton St Leonard. The forecast is for light showers overnight tonight (05/10/20), but rainfall totals are not expected to be significant. River levels are expected to very slowly climb as water moves downstream before stabilising overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in the area clearing weed/trash screens and operating weirs to reduce flood risk. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety, avoid contact with flood water and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow (06/10/20) or if the situation changes.