Flood Alert Issued for River Evenlode and River Glyme in 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 rising 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. The alert was officially raised on the morning of February 15, 2026, following observations of rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers a broad geographic area across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. Specific locations identified include:
- River Evenlode: From Moreton in Marsh to Cassington.
- River Glyme: At Wootton and Woodstock.
- Key Communities: Flooding is specifically expected to affect low-lying land and roads in the Shipton Under Wychwood and Woodstock areas.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, as these are likely to be flooded.
- Monitor local river levels online for real-time updates on the situation.
- Remain vigilant as further rainfall is expected to impact the area.
Expected Conditions
River levels have been rising throughout the morning of February 15. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is anticipated. The current forecast indicates further rainfall today, which has the potential to be heavy at times. The Environment Agency expects river levels to remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 8:40 AM on February 15, 2026. Officials are monitoring rainfall and river levels continuously. This message is scheduled to be updated by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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