Flood Alert Issued for Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire; Residents Advised of Rising 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 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, 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
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Ginge Brook. The alert was officially raised at 9:51 AM on February 15, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Ginge Brook within the Thames area of Oxfordshire. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue, with the Environment Agency highlighting the Steventon area as being specifically at risk.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may already be flooded.
- Monitor local conditions and check for updates on current river levels via the River Levels Online service.
- Stay prepared for changing conditions as river levels remain responsive to rainfall.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the Ginge Brook. Further rainfall is forecast for today, February 15, 2026, which may be heavy at times. This additional precipitation is expected to cause river levels to rise again today. Officials indicate that levels will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the next couple of days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 15, 2026. High river levels and the threat of flooding are expected to persist through the day and remain a concern for the next several days. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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