Oxfordshire flooding: 38 alerts and 5 warnings in place

The number of flood warnings has increased from three this morning.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and rain for today.

Oxfordshire County Council said: “We still have widespread flood alerts in Oxfordshire along with three flood warnings. Occasionally heavy rain is in the forecast for today.

The authority added that recent rainfall “has led river levels in Oxfordshire to rise to high levels once again.”

We still have widespread flood alerts in Oxfordshire along with three flood warnings. Occasionally heavy rain is in the forecast for today. This page signposts you to key information from the Environment Agency, Met Office and others. https://t.co/kKjwb3zTdI pic.twitter.com/JMcmFZPQDS

— Oxfordshire County Council (@OxfordshireCC) February 22, 2024

The county council's travel page on X has echoed the Met Office's warnings to motorists to take care.

⚠️STRONG WINDS

We have received a 'yellow' weather alert from the @metoffice for strong winds, that will affect driving conditions on #Oxfordshire roads from 8am tomorrow, Thursday 22/02.

For advice on travelling during strong winds, please visit: https://t.co/Mwx1BDruhp.

— OxonTravel (@OxonTravel) February 21, 2024

In relation to Oxfordshire, the Gov.UK website’s flood forecast for today (Thursday, February 22) reads: “Today there's a low risk of flooding.

“It’s possible but not expected that runoff from rainfall or blocked drains and overflowing rivers will cause properties and roads to flood.”

Oxford City Council confirmed late yesterday that the path between Folly Bridge and Donnington Bridge has been closed due to flooding.