Flood Alert Issued for Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire Following High River Levels
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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, warning residents in Oxfordshire and the Steventon area of potential flooding on 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
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Ginge Brook in the Thames area. This alert was raised at 10:11 AM on February 27, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today, February 27, 2026, particularly in the Steventon area.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may be flooded. For the most current information, individuals should check River Levels Online for updates on local conditions.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the Ginge Brook and are expected to remain responsive to further rainfall. The forecast indicates rain overnight, which could be heavy at times, with additional rainfall expected over the weekend. These conditions are likely to keep river levels elevated for the next few days.
Timeline
The alert is currently active. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 12:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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