Flood Alert Issued for River Evenlode and River Glyme Across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire
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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 at 9:16 AM on February 23, 2026, due to high river levels currently affecting the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers a broad geographic area across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. Specific locations at risk include:
- River Evenlode: Areas from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington.
- River Glyme: Locations at Wootton and Woodstock.
Flooding is particularly expected to continue today in the Woodstock area, impacting low-lying land and local roads.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, as they may be flooded and dangerous.
- Monitor local weather reports and current river levels online for real-time updates.
- Remain vigilant as river levels are expected to stay high and sensitive to any additional rainfall.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the River Glyme. While the immediate weather forecast is predominantly dry with some light rain, the ground and river systems remain sensitive. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected to persist throughout the day on February 23, 2026.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of February 23, 2026. The Environment Agency expects river levels to remain high over the coming days. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 12:00 PM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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