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 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 Charney Bassett 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 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 12:00PM on 17 January 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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