A flood alert has been issued for Oxfordshire by the Environment Agency. 

The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued the warning after rising water levels in the county following high levels of rain. 

River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area

The Government has warned that flooding is likely in this area. 

People have been urged to avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding.

Oxford Mail: The area highlighted is at risk of floods The area highlighted is at risk of floods (Image: GOV)

-

Read more from this author

This story was written by Sophie Perry. She joined the team in 2021 as a digital reporter.

You can get in touch with her by emailing: sophie.perry@newsquest.co.uk

Follow her on Twitter itssophieperry