Six flood warnings are still in place across Oxfordshire following Storm Bert.

This follows days of severe disruption and damage last week which saw properties and roads flooded, schools closed and transport disrupted.

Over a week since the initial flooding of Storm Bert, there are as many as six flood warnings still in place throughout the county.

These include the River Ray for Islip and from the Heath Bridge area to and including the Otmoor Basin.

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Flooding in Abingdon last week. (Image: Emma Avery)

The River Thames at Purley Village, in Abingdon, Shiplake, Lower Shiplake and Wargrave as well as between Newbridge and Kings Lock above Oxford all are hotspots too.

A statement from GOV.UK said: “Property flooding is expected.

“River levels are falling on the River Thames however flooding of property and roads is expected to continue. Areas most at risk are River Gardens, Chestnut Grove and Wintringham Way.

“The weather forecast is for light showers over the coming days. We do not expect these showers to significantly affect river levels. River levels are expected to continue falling but will remain high.”

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An updated statement from Oxfordshire County Council said: “River levels in Oxfordshire remain at very high levels as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Bert.

“Environment Agency flood alerts and flood warnings in place.

“Fire crews, highways teams and emergency planners were exceptionally busy assisting communities experiencing flooding impacts during the immediate aftermath and days following the storm.”

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