Flood Alert Issued for Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire Near Steventon
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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, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for Ginge Brook within the Thames area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue, particularly in the Steventon area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to avoid low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may be flooded. For the most current information, individuals should monitor updates on the River Levels Online service.
Expected Conditions
River levels on the Ginge Brook are currently high but are beginning to fall. However, flooding of low-lying areas is expected to persist throughout today, 16 February 2026. While the forecast is predominantly dry, scattered showers are expected, some of which may be heavy. River levels are anticipated to remain high and responsive to any further rainfall over the next couple of days.
Timeline
The alert was raised at 9:55 AM on 16 February 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a status update by 12:00 PM on 17 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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