Flood alert for Langford and Wendlebury Brooks from Stratton Audley down to near Merton
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High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the morning of 16 January 2026 .
Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible especially in the Langford Village area. River levels have risen overnight due to persistent heavy rain yesterday. Further isolated showers, which may be heavy in places, are expected today. We expect river levels to remain high today, 16 January 2026.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . Go to River levels online for updates on current river levels.
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 17 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Langford and Wendlebury Brooks and their tributaries from Stratton Audley down to the M40 near Merton, including Bicester and Wendlebury.
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