Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock

Property flooding is not currently expected.

River levels are rising on the River Evenlode and River Glyme as a result of recent rainfall. Therefore, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 29/03/2024, especially in the Woodstock area. Further heavy showers are forecast today which have the potential to be heavy at times. Overnight is forecast to be mainly dry. River levels are currently falling on the River Evenlode at Moreton in Marsh and Shipton. River levels are expected to continue rising on the River Glyme at Woodstock today. Levels will remain high and sensitive to further rainfall.

We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington including, Kingham, Bledington, Milton under Wychwood, Shipton under Wychwood, Ascott under Wychwood, Charlbury, Fawler and Long Hanborough and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock.

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