Flood Alert Issued for Clanfield Brook and Shill Brook in Oxfordshire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Clanfield and Bampton as rising river levels and forecasted heavy rain threaten to flood low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire, Thames Area
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Oxfordshire, Thames Area.
Alert Details
Type: Flood alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued by: Environment Agency
Effective: February 15, 2026
Affected Areas
The Environment Agency has identified the following areas at risk:
- Oxfordshire: Clanfield Village and Bampton.
- Waterways: Clanfield Brook and Shill Brook within the Thames area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these are likely to be flooded.
- Monitor local weather reports and current water levels.
- Visit the River Levels Online service for real-time updates on the situation.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the Clanfield Brook, and flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected throughout today, February 15. Further rainfall is forecast for the region, which may be heavy at times. River levels are anticipated to rise again in response to this precipitation and will likely remain high and responsive to additional rainfall over the next couple of days.
Timeline
- Alert Raised: 9:42 AM on February 15, 2026.
- Duration: Conditions are expected to remain hazardous for the next several days.
- Next Update: The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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