Flood Alert Issued for Sor Brook and Bloxham Brook in Oxfordshire 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 Sor Brook and Bloxham Brook areas, warning of high river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads through February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Oxfordshire 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 and Warwickshire.
Alert Details
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Sor Brook, The Bloxham Brook, and their tributaries. This alert was officially raised on the morning of February 16, 2026, due to rising river levels that may lead to flooding in the Thames area.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes regions within Oxfordshire and Warwickshire. Specific watercourses under watch include the River Sor, Bloxham Brook, and the Hornton Stream, along with their associated tributaries.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
- Do not attempt to cross bridges where water levels are high.
- Monitor current conditions and updates via the River Levels Online service.
- Remain vigilant as the situation develops over the next 24 hours.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to persist throughout Monday, February 16, 2026. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is anticipated, with the highest risk currently identified along the Sor Brook. While further rainfall showers are forecast over the next 24 hours, weather conditions are expected to improve on Tuesday.
Timeline
The alert became effective on the morning of February 16, 2026. River levels are expected to remain high for the duration of the day. A shift to mostly dry weather is forecast for Tuesday, February 17. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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