Flood alert for River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney
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High river levels may lead to flooding.
River levels are high on the Letcombe Brook. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to today, 25 February 2026, especially in the areas around Wantage. The forecast is predominantly dry today with rain tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high and sensitive to further rainfall over the coming days.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and 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 26 February 2026, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon including, Stanford in the Vale, Charney Bassett, Lyford and Garford, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney.
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