Flood Alert Issued for Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire as River Levels Remain High
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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 Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads, particularly near Steventon.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire
- 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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Ginge Brook within the Thames area. This alert follows high river levels that may lead to flooding in the immediate vicinity.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today, February 17, 2026, with the Steventon area identified as a primary location of concern.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may be flooded. Local citizens should monitor current conditions via the River Levels Online service for the latest updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels on the Ginge Brook are currently high but are slowly falling. However, the Environment Agency warns that levels will remain high and are expected to be responsive to further rainfall. While the forecast for today and overnight is predominantly dry, additional rain is expected tomorrow, which may impact the receding water levels.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 11:04 AM on February 17, 2026. Officials are monitoring rainfall and river levels and expect to provide an update by 12:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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