Flooding Information

27 September, 2024

See Current Flooding Advice:

Flood Advice for Thame, Oxfordshire from Gov.uk

Flood advice from South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC)


Railways

Due to flooding between Banbury and Bicester North, Chiltern Railways is reporting some disruptions to services. You can check the latest service updates here.

Oxford Bus Company

Due to lingering weather conditions, some of the company’s services are experiencing delays.

Click here for the latest service updates: https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/service-updates

Bin Collections

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils advise that their bin crews are out as usual this week in South Oxfordshire, but there will be some delays to waste and recycling collections due to the flooding, as well as ongoing staff shortages.

Residents should continue to put their bins out as normal and their crews will collect them as soon as possible, where it is safe to do so. 

What to do if your property is at risk

We understand that flooding is stressful and difficult, but there are steps you can take if it happens.
• Activate any home flood defences you have
• Turn off the gas and electricity at the isolator switch or fuse box, if they have not been affected by the flood water
• Find warm clothes and wellies
• Move valuable items to a safe place above the flood waters. Leave large items of furniture where they are and concentrate on smaller portable items of sentimental value
• Place soft furnishings up high
• Move vehicles to higher ground
 
Leaks/Sewer Flooding Problems:
 
Flooding and Drainage on Roads and Highways:
 
 

Who to contact when you are flooded

Floodline can provide advice on practical steps and the risk of any further flooding.
The phone line is open 24 hours a day on 0345 988 1188.
 
Your insurance company
For any type of flooding, if you have home buildings or contents insurance, you should phone your insurer’s emergency claims line.
 
Your landlord
If you live in rented accommodation, you should tell your landlord about the flood as soon as possible. You should ask them to organise for the property to be made safe and for repairs to be made. Landlords have a duty to ensure the property meets the tolerable standard as well as the repairing standard.
 
Health precautions
Flood water from the sewerage system or rivers will be contaminated with bacteria and other pollutants, putting you at risk of becoming ill. Your home will need to be disinfected and cleaned.