Flood Alert Issued for Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire as River Levels Rise
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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 high river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads 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 indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the vicinity. The alert was officially raised at 10:31 AM on February 19, 2026.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire. According to the Environment Agency, flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today, specifically including the Steventon area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected region are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may be flooded.
- Monitor local weather reports and river conditions.
- Visit the River Levels Online service for real-time updates on current water levels.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the Ginge Brook. While the forecast predicts predominantly light rain over the next 48 hours, periods of heavy rainfall are possible. River levels are expected to remain high and will likely be responsive to any additional rainfall over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 19, 2026. Flooding impacts are expected to persist throughout the day. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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