Flood Alert Issued for River Windrush in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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, warning of high river levels and potential flooding on roads and 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 (Severity Level 3) for the River Windrush. The alert was officially raised at 8:37 AM on February 15, 2026, due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge. Specific geographic regions and communities affected include:
- Counties: Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire
- Specific Locations: Bourton on the Water, Witney, and Newbridge
- Waterway: River Windrush within the Thames area
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are prone to flooding.
- Monitor local weather conditions and river levels.
- Consult "River Levels Online" for real-time updates on the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently impacting parts of the River Windrush. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout February 15, 2026. The forecast indicates further rainfall today, which has the potential to be heavy at times. Officials expect river levels to remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 15, 2026. High water levels are anticipated to persist for several days. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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