A flood alert has been issued by the Environmental Agency for the River Thame and Chalgrove Brook. There has been heavy rain this afternoon and it is expected to continue overnight.
The Environmental Agency released a statement this evening:
Property flooding is not currently expected. Heavy and showery rain is expected on Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday morning. Localised torrential downpours are possible but it is very uncertain where this rain will fall.
If we receive this forecast rainfall, water levels on the River Thame, Chalgrove Brook and Bear Brook will be expected to rise throughout the night in response. Flooding of low lying land and roads would be expected.
We are constantly monitoring river levels and our staff have been out in the area checking for, and clearing blockages. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings, flood waters may be deep and fast flowing. Please refer to river levels on the internet for current river levels.
