Flood alert for River Cherwell from Charwelton to just above Upper Heyford
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High river levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, 19 December 2025, on the Upper Cherwell. The forecast is for a dry day today with some further rain through the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
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 19:00 19 Dec 2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: River Cherwell and its tributaries from Charwelton to just above Upper Heyford including Woodford Halse, Edgcote, Cropredy, Marston St Lawrence, Banbury, Kings Sutton, Hook Norton and Croughton.
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