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Flood warning for River Cherwell from below Banbury to just above Upper Heyford

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Property flooding is expected. River levels have risen on the River Cherwell as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property, roads and low lying land is possible this afternoon and overnight 24/11/24. Properties on Wales Street at Kings Sutton are most at risk. Further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon and into the evening 24/11/24. Have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 25/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: River Cherwell from below Banbury to just above Upper Heyford including Kings Sutton.

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The River Cherwell level at Banbury was 1.90 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.83 metres.

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