THE Environment Agency has advised householders that persistent rain during the weekend could lead to more flooding and disruption across the county.

There were 14 yellow flood alerts in place for Oxfordshire and surrounding areas this morning, with a chance of flooding of low-lying land and roads. 

Residents were told to also expect disrupted bus and train services with journey times taking longer, spray and flooding on roads and interruption to power supplies and other services.

The Met Office predicted heavy rainfall in Oxford this morning, and again this afternoon.

Among the watercourses liable to flood are the River Thames and its tributaries in Oxford and Abingdon, from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock, Calcutt to Lechlade and from Mapledurham to Sonning; the River Cherwell from Lower Heyford to Oxford; the River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge; River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington; the River Glyme between Wootton and Woodstock; and stretches of the River Thame and Chalgrove Brook.

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A yellow alert means flooding is possible and that people should be prepared.

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There were no active flood warnings in Oxfordshire this morning, which are more serious than flood alerts. Last week, there were flood warnings for Wendlebury and Islip. 

The Met Office said that 20 to 30 mm was likely to fall widely, and 40 to 50mm may fall across our region on Sunday. 

It comes after days of heavy rainfall which affected much of the county, particularly Wendlebury, near Bicester, where river levels rose on the Wendlebury Brook, completely flooding the main road through the village. Last week, there were 26 flood alerts in force across Oxfordshire with entire fields, roads and paths fully under water.

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Matt Chapman, of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, said earlier this week: “The best advice for residents is to be prepared for flooding, and avoid driving through flooded streets. Residents can keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts and Environment Agency alerts.”