Flood Alerts
Thames Path Flood Alerts
Here we attempt to keep you updated on any flood alerts on the Thames Path. A number of spots along the Thames are prone to flooding. We will keep the list at all times and provide the latest update. If the latest update appears old, don’t worry. This page is regularly monitored. Pictures are not current but demonstrate what it can be like when flooded.
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Update 19/12/25: widespread flooding in the Upper Thames. See below for more details. Downstream from Oxford the only flooding we could find was at Clifton Hampden. However, heavy waters above Oxford are likely to hit this section in the next day or so.
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Ewen 2.5 milesRiver has overlapped onto footpath making it impossible/dangerous to walk. Photo taken from bridge.
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Water Hay 8 milesCar park and surrounding paths under water as of 19/12/25.
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Field before North Meadow 11 milesThe field between the disused railway and North Meadow is certain to be flooded as all of North Meadow is. You can avoid this by following the disused railway (cycle route 45) into Cricklade.
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Cricklade A419 Underpass 12 milesAs of 19/12/25 the underpass is completely flooded.
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Cricklade to Castle Eaton 14-16 milesThe fields between Cricklade and Castle Eaton are completely under water and impassable. Photo taken 19/12/25 upstream from Castle Eaton.
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Shifford Lock 37 milesAs of 19/12/25 we are pretty certain that Shifford Lock will be impassable. Picture not current.
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Newbridge 39 milesUpdate 19/12: Path flooded as you approach Newbridge from upstream
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Bablock Hythe 43 milesAs of 19/12/25 Path approaching Ferryman at Bablock Hythe is under water.
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Wolvercote/Godstow 51 milesPath blocked 13/12/25 by a shallow stream flowing into the Thames a field's length south of Godstow Lock and Abbey, Wolvercote, north Oxford. Port Meadow (opposite bank to Thames Path) also flooded in places).
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Clifton Hampden 68 milesPath both upstream and downstream from Clifton Hampden are flooded as of 19/12/25. Photo not current.
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