If there's a risk to life or serious property/environmental damage, call 999 for Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service.

How to report flooding issues

Environment Agency Floodline

Call the Environment Agency on 0345 988 1188 to report a flood or if your property faces flooding risks from reservoirs or rivers.

Thames Water

If flooding is due to sewers or burst water mains, call Thames Water on 0800 316 9800.

Oxford City Council support

Contact Oxford City Council if your local area, household/business or vulnerable neighbours need urgent support with flood defences, welfare checks or evacuation.

Call 01865 249811 (option 5). For flooding reports between 5pm and 8am, weekends, or public holidays, use our out-of-hours service on 01865 249811 (Option 1).

Or report online:

Report a flooding problem online

We don't have a duty to provide sandbags but will consider requests in extreme emergencies. For information on flood defence, visit our Preparing for floods and protecting your property page.

Flood alert resources

Additional flooding information

For more details on flood preparation and property protection, visit our Preparing for floods and protecting your property page.

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