Flood Alert Issued for River Windrush Affecting 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 from Bourton to Newbridge, with high water levels expected to impact low-lying land and roads through February 18.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the River Windrush. High river levels are currently being monitored, with flooding expected to impact local infrastructure and land.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge. Specific geographic regions and communities at risk include:
- Gloucestershire
- Oxfordshire
- Bourton on the Water
- Witney
- Newbridge
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near the river, as these may be flooded.
- Monitor current river levels through the official River Levels Online service.
- Stay informed as the situation changes and prepare for potential travel disruptions.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are leading to the flooding of low-lying land and roads. While today, February 17, and the following overnight period are forecasted to remain predominantly dry, further rainfall is expected tomorrow. The Environment Agency expects river levels to remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:24 AM on February 17, 2026. The high river levels are expected to persist through the next several days. An update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 12:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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