Flood Alert Issued for River Windrush Across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire
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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 Windrush, warning of high water levels and potential flooding of roads and low-lying land near Witney and Bourton on the Water.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire and 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 Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge. The alert was officially raised at 10:05 AM on February 16, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Windrush corridor within Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Specific locations identified as at risk include areas around Bourton on the Water, Witney, and Newbridge. The warning specifically highlights potential impacts on low-lying land and roads in these vicinities.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near the river, as these areas may be flooded. For the most current information, individuals should monitor River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently being observed and are expected to result in the flooding of low-lying land and roads throughout the day on February 16, 2026. While the forecast for today is predominantly dry, scattered showers are possible, some of which may be heavy. The Environment Agency expects river levels to remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 16, 2026. River levels are anticipated to stay elevated for several days. An update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 12:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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