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Flooding is expected - act now

Flood warning for River Cherwell from Charwelton to above Banbury

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Property flooding is expected. River levels have risen on the River Cherwell at Woodford Halse as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property is possible this afternoon and overnight, 24/11/24.

Further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon and into the evening.

Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Have a bag ready with vital items like medicines and insurance documents. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 25/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: River Cherwell from Charwelton to above Banbury including Woodford Halse, Edgcote and Cropredy.

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Latest levels

More than 1 hour ago

The River Cherwell level at Woodford Halse was 2.95 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 2.67 metres. Monitor the River Cherwell level at Woodford Halse.

22 minutes ago

The River Cherwell level at Cropredy Bridge was 2.78 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 2.70 metres. Monitor the River Cherwell level at Cropredy Bridge.

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