Flood Alert Issued for Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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).
Areazine synthesizes this Environment Agency flood warning directly from Environment Agency's official public data feed. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Ginge Brook in Oxfordshire, warning of potential flooding in low-lying land and roads near Steventon.
Read this weather record in 30 seconds
- 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 in the Thames area. This alert was officially raised at 9:14 AM on March 1, 2026, in response to high river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is Ginge Brook within Oxfordshire. Specific geographic impacts include low-lying land and roads in the Steventon area, where flooding remains possible throughout the day.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are at risk of being flooded. The Environment Agency recommends monitoring current river levels online for the most up-to-date information on the situation.
Expected Conditions
River levels on the Ginge Brook are currently high but stable. The forecast indicates light rain will continue today, March 1, 2026, before transitioning to a dry day tomorrow. Despite the stable status, levels are expected to remain high and will be responsive to any additional rainfall over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of March 1, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 12:00 PM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
Related Flood Warnings
All Flood Warnings →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.