Flood Alert Issued for River Cherwell in Oxfordshire from Lower Heyford to Oxford
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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 the River Cherwell, warning of high water levels and potential flooding of roads and low-lying land through the weekend.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the River Cherwell. This alert indicates that high river levels are currently being monitored and may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to and including Oxford. Specific areas identified as at risk include Lower Heyford, Kidlington, and Thrupp within Oxfordshire. The alert also encompasses the Woodeaton Brook, Bayswater Brook, Marston Brook, and Peasmoor Brook.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are susceptible to flooding. For the latest information, the public should consult the River Levels Online service for updates on current conditions.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout Saturday, 28 February 2026. While only light rain is forecast over the weekend, river levels are expected to remain high and will be sensitive to any further rainfall in the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 08:52 on 28 February 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 12:00 on 29 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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