Flood Alert Issued for River Evenlode and River Glyme Across Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire
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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 Evenlode and River Glyme, warning of high water levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire
- 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, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Evenlode and River Glyme. This alert was officially raised on February 26, 2026, at 8:54 AM following reports of high river levels in the Thames area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers a significant geographic range including:
- River Evenlode: From Moreton in Marsh to Cassington.
- River Glyme: Specifically at Wootton and Woodstock.
Impacted regions span across the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid low-lying roads near rivers, as these are most susceptible to flooding.
- Monitor current river levels through official online portals for real-time updates.
- Remain vigilant as river levels are expected to stay high and sensitive to additional precipitation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently impacting the River Glyme. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout the day, particularly in the Woodstock area. While the immediate forecast is predominantly dry, further rain is expected tomorrow. Due to current saturation, river levels are anticipated to remain high and highly sensitive to any incoming rainfall over the next several days.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 8:54 AM on February 26, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update by 12:00 PM on February 26, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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