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River Cherwell for the Oxford area

Message issued at 6:29pm, Tuesday 26th November 2024

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising steadily on the River Cherwell following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert and water moving downstream. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected to continue overnight, 26/11/24. Levels are expected to be higher than those seen in January 2024. Areas most at risk are properties located closest to the River Cherwell on Water Eaton Road.
The forecast is for further rainfall overnight (26/11/2024) into tomorrow. River levels are expected to continue to rise overnight. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. Do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 6:29pm, Tuesday 26th November 2024.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Cherwell for the Oxford area

Flood Warning Area Details

River Cherwell at Oxford from Cherwell Bridge to the Thames confluence north of New Hinksey, including parts of Summertown, New Marston and Magdalen Bridge areas

Region: Thames

Country: England

Counties covered: Oxfordshire

Watercourses covered: River Cherwell, Marston Brook, Peasmoor Brook

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Cherwell for the Oxford area.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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