Flood Alert Issued for River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge
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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 in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, warning of high river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land.
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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. This alert, designated as severity level 3, indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge, spanning parts of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Specific areas expected to see impacts include low-lying land and roads around Bourton on the Water, Witney, and Newbridge.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are susceptible to flooding. For the most current information on water levels, the public should monitor updates via the River Levels Online service.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the River Windrush. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout today, February 23, 2026. Although the current forecast is predominantly dry with some light rain, river levels are expected to remain high and will be sensitive to any further rainfall over the next several days.
Timeline
This alert was issued on the morning of February 23, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels and will provide an update by 12:00 PM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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