Flood Alert Issued for River Cole in Oxfordshire and Swindon
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A flood alert has been issued for the River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook due to rising river levels, with flooding possible from the afternoon of 29 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire, Swindon
- Issued
- August 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the River Cole area. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-29T14:44:01.
Affected Areas
River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook in Oxfordshire and Swindon. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible in the Covingham Drive area.
What You Should Do
Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Residents should monitor conditions.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. Today's rainfall is expected to clear this evening, but further thundery showers are forecast over the next 24 hours which have the potential to be heavy at times. River levels are expected to fall again this evening, but may rise again in response to heavy rainfall.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 29 August 2026. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 30 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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