The Government has issued five flood alerts for Oxfordshire.

The alerts come following several days of rain during the last few days. 

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The flood alerts are listed for:

  • River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to and including Oxford
  • River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock
  • River Leach from Northleach to Mill Lane near Lechlade
  • River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip
  • River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area

Flood alert for River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to and including Oxford

Flood alert area: River Cherwell and its tributaries from Lower Heyford down to Oxford including Rousham, Enslow, Thrupp and Hampton Poyle

A Government spokesperson said: “Property flooding is not currently expected.

“River levels are high on the middle to lower part of the River Cherwell as a result of persistent rainfall over the last week.

“Further flooding of roads and farmland is not expected, however water will remain out of banks especially in the areas around Thrupp.

“There is very little rain forecast for today (Monday), there maybe a few scattered showers.

“We expect river levels to remain high for the next couple of days. We are monitoring the situation. Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.”

 

Flood alert for River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock

Flood alert area: River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington including, Kingham, Bledington, Milton under Wychwood, Shipton under Wychwood, Ascott under Wychwood, Charlbury, Fawler and Long Hanborough and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock

A Government spokesperson said: “Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels are high on the River Glyme particularly around Woodstock.

“This is as a result of persistent rainfall over the last week. Water may remain on roads and farmland however further flooding is not expected for the next 24 hours.

“There is very little rain forecast for today (Monday), there maybe a few scattered showers. We expect river levels to remain high on the river Glyme over the next few days.

“We are monitoring the situation. Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.”

 

Flood alert for River Leach from Northleach to Mill Lane near Lechlade

Flood alert area: River Leach from Northleach to Mill Lane near Lechlade including Fyfield and Little Faringdon

A Government spokesperson said: “Property flooding is not currently expected.

“River levels are rising on the River Leach as a result of a period of sustained rainfall over the past few weeks. Further flooding of roads and farmland is not expected, however water will remain out of banks especially in the areas around Lechlade.

“There is very little rain forecast for today (Monday), there maybe a few scattered showers. We are closely monitoring the situation.

“Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.”

 

Flood alert for River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip

Flood alert area: River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to Islip, including Ludgershall, Blackthorn and Murcott

A Government spokesperson said: “Property flooding is not currently expected.

“River levels have been rising on the River Ray as a result of persistent rainfall over the last week. Further flooding of roads and farmland is not expected, however water will remain out of banks especially in the areas around Islip.

“There is very little rain forecast for today (Monday), there maybe a few scattered showers.

“We are monitoring the situation. Please refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.”

 

Flood alert for River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area

Flood alert area: River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area, including areas between Wolvercote down to and including Radley and Jericho

“Property flooding is not currently expected. River levels have been high on the River Thames as a result of a period of sustained rainfall over the past few weeks.

“Therefore, flooding of low laying land is expected to continue, specifically between Sandford Lock and Abingdon Lock. There is very little rain forecast for today (Monday), there maybe a few scattered showers.

“River levels are not expected to get much higher than they currently are but are expected to remain high for the next few days.

“We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been operating weirs to reduce flood risk. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.”

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This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

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