Flood alert for River Cherwell from Charwelton to just above Upper Heyford
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High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 07 February 2026 .
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. River levels are high on the River Cherwell from Charwelton to just above Upper Heyford. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 07 Feb 2026, especially in the Banbury area. Further rain is forecast for today and into Sunday. River levels are expected to continue to rise slowly today and remain high over the coming days.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 12:00AM on 08 February 2026 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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