Flood Alert: River Windrush High Water Levels 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through March 3.
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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, was officially raised on March 3, 2026, at 9:04 AM due to high river levels that may lead to flooding in the area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge. This includes geographic regions within Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Specific locations identified as being at risk include areas 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 may be flooded. The Environment Agency recommends checking River Levels Online for the most current updates on water levels.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high but stable. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today, March 3, 2026. However, the weather forecast is expected to remain dry today and for the next few days. As a result, the Environment Agency expects river levels to decrease over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was issued on the morning of March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 12:00 PM on March 4, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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