Oxfordshire flooding updates (From Banbury Cake)

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Road closures are currently in place at:
Crawley - Dry Lane
Drayton St Leonard - main street through village
Islip - Merton to Oddington Turn
Islip - Lower Road
Islip - Mill Street
Kidlington - Evans Lane and Queens Avenue
Oxford - Abingdon Road
Oxford - Ferry Hinksey Road (access only to Electric Avenue and New Hinksey school)
Oxford - Old Abingdon Road
Sonnning Eye - Playhatch Road (B478)
South Hinksey - Manor Road
Sutton Courtenay - Abingdon Road
Wolvercote - Godstow Road

6:36am

All roads closed because of the flooding last night remain closed including Abingdon Road, Ferry Hinksey Lane and Binsey Lane.
Botley Road is still open but heavily flooded so drivers are advised to drive slowly.
The Seacourt park and ride remains closed. Updates to follow throughtout the day.

11:54pm

TRAIN services between Oxford and Didcot are expected to operate to modified timetables due to flooding of the tracks near Kennington until about 5.30pm tomorrow, according to First Great Western.

Passengers are advised to check for details of which services will be running tomorrow online at firstgreatwestern.co.uk or crosscountrytrains.co.uk or call 08457 484950.

8:40pm

The sand and bag workers are still at PC World in Botley Road

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Hello to the lads we saw in Ferry Hinksey Road tonight who said they were fans of the blog.

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Culham Bridge closed due to flooding between A415 Abingdon Road and Appleford Road.

6:35pm

Oxford City’s FA trophy match against Bishop’s Stortford was called off today because of flooding.

The game was due to be played last night at the club’s Court Place Farm ground in Marsh Lane, Marston, but was cancelled at lunchtime.
 

6:34pm

Old Prebendal Nursing Home in Shipton-under-Wychwood has re-opened.

All 33 residents, some in their 90s, were evacuated on Thursday night following fears the home would flood as heavy rainfall battered the county.

They returned to the home this afternoon.

6:34pm

Abingdon Vale Cricket Club has cancelled its AGM because of flooding.
The club was due to hold the meeting on Thursday  in Culham Road

6:31pm

Checking the Environment Agency site and the Thames at Abingdon Lock is high.

The EA says: The river level at Abingdon Lock is 0.52 metres.

This measurement was recorded at 16:45 on 27/11/2012.

The typical river level range for this location is between 0.00 metres and 0.17 metres.

The highest river level recorded at this location is 0.51 metres and the river level reached 0.49 metres on 28/07/2007.

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Old Prebendal Nursing Home in Shipton-under-Wychwood has re-opened.

All 33 residents, some in their 90s, were evacuated on Thursday night.

They have now returned to the home.

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Extra 50 images now online in our flooding picture gallery

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HOMES have today been evacuated in West Oxford as floodwaters continued to rise this morning.

Firefighters carried children across the flooding in front of their homes at Osney Court on Botley Road.

Osney Court resident Carly Perkins, 32, said her five children between the ages of four and 15 were going to stay at their grandparents.

“I couldn’t get them to school this morning without them getting wet. I have to stay and look after the dog though,” Ms Perkins said.

“We are not flooded at the moment because the houses are raised but it is kicking the kids out their home.”

Ms Perkin’s 12-year-old daughter Re-ne said: “It is funny but annoying. I remember the last floods in 2007 though and they were worse.”

• Re-ne and her sister Cacia

1:13pm

http://voyager.oxfordshire.gov.uk/map.aspx Interesting map from county council on traffic congestion and problems. Takes a wee while to load but worth a look if you're travelling

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We've just released more flooding pictures in our online gallery 

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Let us know if anyone is having trouble with this blog loading, particularly on mobile devices, because it is getting too long. Please email me at jason.collie@oxfordmail.co.uk

11:53am

Environment Agency has revised its position on the River Windrush in Witney.

Initially they feared it would continue to rise in the next 48 hours.

But it has now said the River Windrush, along with the River Evenlode in West Oxfordshire, have stabilisied.

The current river level according to the measuring station is 9cm below yesterday's peak.

11:39am

Just following up those two short updates with fuller information from the Environment Agency:

The Environment Agency has said that the Thames is expected to rise for the next two days.

Currently there are nine flood warnings out for the river through Oxfordshire, they are:

Tributaries at Wolvercote in Oxford.

• Abingdon.
• Tributaries in the Binsey, Osney and Osney Island areas in Oxford.
• And tributaries at New Botley, New and North Hinksey and Grandpont in Oxford.
• Days Lock down to South Stoke.
• Tributaries at Kennington near Oxford.
• And between Newbridge and Kings Lock above Oxford.

Residents in west Oxford in particular asked to be vigilant and prepare for possible flooding.

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Redbridge waste recycling centre has been closed due to no access via the Abingdon Road.

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Apparently there's now a big speed increase on Kennington trains: 5mph is now allowed!!

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Trains travelling at 3mph an hour through Kennington due to flooding, train manager has just said

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Binsey Lane in Oxford and Manor Road, South Hinksey have now been closed due to flooding. 

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Network Rail has begun cancelled trains in the Oxford area due to the weather problems.

Spokesman John Baker said train services have been reduced across Oxfordshire today.
“Water levels have continued to rise slowly overnight on the main lines at Hinksey.
“The watchman on site reports that water is 50mm below the railhead on the up line and 35 mm below the railhead on the down line.
"There is a track circuit failure on the down line and trains are running at 5 mph on the up line."

FGW fast Oxford to Paddington services, xx01 from Oxford and xx50 from Paddington, are suspended and likely to reduce the class 2 service between Didcot and Oxford.
Alternative travel on CrossCountry is advised.

The Environment Agency duty officer advises that the three local streams in the Hinksey area are ‘starting to stabilise’ and the levels in the tributaries north of Oxford are starting to fall.

Mr Baker said: “Therefore, if water levels remain stable, the line will remain open, but likely to be operating at restricted capacity for some time, possibly all day today.”

9:29am

Firefighters doing good work at Abingdon Road

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Abingdon Road, Oxford this morning

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Abingdon Road, Oxford this morning

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8:52am

First Great Western is reporting major disruptions to the Paddington to Oxford service.

Delays are stretching from the line at Banbury through Oxford, Radley, along to Didcot Parkway.

Elsewhere fire crews are now filling sandbags at Redbridge Park & Ride for residents in need.

8:52am

Oxford rail passengers are facing delays.
Network Rail said flooding in the Oxford area is causing huge disruptions on London and Reading-bound trains.
Currently a 30 minute wait is in place for trains leaving for Reading, which will continue until further notice.

8:31am

The following bus diversions are in place due to flooding.

Route 2 is unable to serve Mill Street or Evans Lane in Kidlington. Routes 2/2A are running via High Street, The Moors and Banbury Road instead.

Route 16 is avoiding Abingdon Road and Donnington Bridge and instead running via Iffley Road.

Route 31/31 is also diverted via Iffley Road.

8:24am

 Two Oxfordshire schools have been closed so far this morning due to flooding.

North Hinksey Church of England Primary School and St Ebbe's Church of England Primary School are both shut, but expected to reopen tomorrow.

8:24am

Queen's College Sports Ground completely flooded.

7:52am

Dry Lane in Crawley, north of Witney, is closed due to flooding at Leafield Road / Farm Lane / Witney Hill / Foxburrow Lane.

7:51am

Queens Avenue in Kidlington is closed due to flooding around Cherwell Avenue.

7:50am

 The Abingdon Road has been closed this morning due to heavy flooding.

The A4144 is currently shut both ways closed due to surface water between Kineton Road and A423 Southern By-Pass Road, Kennington Roundabout.

Flood water is also affecting B4495 Donnington Bridge Road both ways between A4144 Abingdon Road and Meadow Lane.

Botley Road remains open, but the fire service is currently assessing whether it also needs to close.

Oxford City Council is reporting that no properties in the city have been flooded over night, but firefighters have had to pump water away from Bullstake close.

The A329 in Drayton St Leonard has been closed up to the Drayton St Leonard junction, because of flooding.

High water levels have also been recorded in Bridge Street in Witney, but the road remains open.

7:05am

 Seacourt park and ride is closed this morning due to flooding overnight.

Oxford County Council announced the closure on its website at 4am this morning.

The park and ride will be shut for the whole of the day.

More details to follow throughout the day.

11:50pm

More images in our online picture gallery

11:08pm

Due to flooded roads in Kidlington, buses on routes 2 and 2A, operated by Stagecoach and the Oxford Bus Company are subject to diversions.

Route 2 buses cannot serve Mill Street or Evans Lane and buses on this route and on route 2A are running via High Street, The Moors and Banbury Road instead.

11:03pm

Loose sand and bags to fill are available for West Oxfordshire householders at the following locations in the district: 

• Ascott-under-Wychwood: The car park at the Tiddy Hall, in Shipton Road
• Burford: The recreation ground car park, off Tanners Lane
• Charlbury: Charlbury Bowls Club car park, in Ticknell Piece Road

• Clanfield: The car park next to the Carter Institute, in Main Road

• Milton-under-Wychwood: The car park at the village hall, in Shipton Road

5:52pm

Map for confirmed locations for sandbags from Oxfordshire County Council

5:31pm

Oxfordshire County Council says residents may face having to leave their homes in the next 24 hours.

It has said: "All property owners, particularly those who have property in the floodplain and close to watercourses, are urged to take action to protect property from flooding.

"It is possible that some householders will be advised to leave in the next 24 hours.

"If this happens, you will be advised to leave your home by members of the emergency services or council staff who will visit homes door to door.
Rest centres will be set up nearby to accommodate people who have been advised to leave their homes. Residents will be told the location of the rest centre at the time they are advised to leave their homes and offered help if necessary.

"There is no need to leave your home unless you are specifically advised to do so. However people should continue to be vigilant throughout the county and consider their own safety."

5:26pm

The AA said it has attended around 80 breakdowns in Oxfordshire so far today and helped a handful of cars driven through or stuck in flood water.

Darron Burness, the AA’s Head of Special Operations, said: “Drivers of four-wheel-drive vehicles are not immune from the risks either as the air intake is normally in the same relative position as on any other car – just behind the bumper – so if you enter water that’s too deep or too fast, you still risk swamping it and destroying the engine or being swept away.

3:25pm

A flood defence barrier has been installed at the bottom of the Kennington slip road to prevent drivers entering Kennington and Radley.

The Highways Agency is on scene and assisting drivers to find alternate routes.

The Vale of the White Horse District council said the barriers had been put up to protect homes in the region.

The council said it could no longer guarantee the supply of sandbags to any premises, and residents and property owners are being strongly advised to make their own arrangements to protect their property, particularly if they live in within a flood plain or if they know their property is susceptible to flooding.

3:11pm

Reports of flooding in Witney High Street has prompted businesses to take emergency action.

Martin and Co lettings agents has moved all of its equipment  from the ground floor in anticipation.

Owner Andrew Ramsay the six-strong team were prepared for the worst with waters about 200 yards away from the building.

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Witney Town Council is putting residents whose homes are being evacuated will be  put up at Langdale Hall

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Environment Agency staff putting together flood barriers this afternoon. Picture from Oxford Mail sports reporter Nick Farrant

2:31pm

Environment Agency staff putting in flood barriers at Osney Island, Oxford

2:17pm

Current update from Environment Agency. There are nine flood warning in place for residents living near rivers in Oxfordshire:

• River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to Cherwell Bridge.
• River Thame at Dorchester.
• River Thames and tributaries at Kennington.
• River Thames and tributaries at New Botley, New and North Hinksey and Grandpont in Oxford.
• River Thames and tributaries in the Binsey, Osney and Osney Island areas in Oxford.
• River Thames between Newbridge and Kings Lock above Oxford.
• River Thames from Buscot Wick down to Shifford.
• River Thames from Days Lock down to South Stoke.
• River Windrush at Witney and Ducklington.

The Environment Agency has urged Oxfordshire residents to be prepared for flooding with up to 25mm of rain expected in some parts of the region over the next 24 hours.

The rain will fall onto ground that is already saturated and rivers that are already swollen, increasing the risk of further flooding.

1:16pm

The Environment Agency has a load of other interesting readings across our county. The link is environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/riverlevels/136497.aspx

1:15pm

The Cherwell level at Thrupp is 2.81m. It reached 3.35m on 22/07/2007.

At Enslow Weir B it is 1.56m. The river level reached 0.95m on 22/07/2007.

The river level at Heyford Bridge is 1.98m. It reached 2.57m on 21/07/2007.

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The Cherwell level at Thrupp is 2.81m. It reached 3.35m on 22/07/2007.

At Enslow Weir B it is 1.56m. The river level reached 0.95m on 22/07/2007.

The river level at Heyford Bridge is 1.98m. It reached 2.57m on 21/07/2007.

1:12pm

Some Thames readings from the Environment Agency. At Iffley Lock the Thames was 0.63m, when the usual range is 0-0.22m. July 2007 saw it at 0.78m.

At Abingdon Lock the river level 0.30m. The river level reached 0.49 metres on 28/07/2007.

Culham Lock is 0.90m. The river level reached 1.98 metres on 07/08/2008.

Clifton Lock is 1.37m. The river level reached 1.54 metres on 26/07/2007.

Days Lock is 0.99 m. The river level reached 1.27 metres on 26/07/2007.

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The Environment Agency has released data showing 13 commercial and residential properties in Oxfordshire have had confirmed internal flooding.

Seven properties were affected in Bloxham, four in Adderbury, and one each in Wendlebury and Banbury.

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Cherwell District Council has said it car parks at Spiceball North, Spiceball Park Road and the Mill are all currently closed due to the floods.

The Riverside and Chamberlaine Court car parks are open.

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A narrowboat just north of Godstow Lock broke from its moorings and swept down the River Thames before smashing into the bridge by the Trout pub and sinking out of sight overnight

10:46am

Met office spokeswoman Sarah Holland: "Oxfordshire didn't see much rainfall overnight but is on the edge of the rain warning for today. Expect between 10 to 20mm of rain today, possibly a little more.
“On the plus side you should be seeing the last of the rain today as clearer conditions move in."

10:46am

The A44 Woodstock Road is affected in both directions in Begbroke at the Spring Hill Road junction, because of flooding.

And High Street Clifton Hampden has also been closed both ways between A415 Abingdon Road and Didcot Road.

10:14am

People are reported as turning back on the road from to Wytham to Wolvercote, which is said to be becoming impassable.

10:02am

According to the Met Office, Bicester recorded 5.4mm of rain, while Wallingford recorded 8mm of rain overnight.

South Oxfordshire District Council has issued a warning on the provision of sandbags.

In Dorchester 29 properties are at risk of flooding, according to the Environment Agency.

10:00am

Vale of the White Horse District Council has said anyone who is parked in Rye Farm or Hales Meadow car parks in Abingdon is advised to move their car to the multi-storey as soon as possible.

8:47am

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue went to a single flooding incident last night, a property in Mill Road in Marcham at 7.33pm.

8:47am

The B4035 Main Road in Broughton, both ways at Wykham Lane, is described as 'just passable' of because of flooding.

Oxfordshire County Council said a significant number of properties are now at risk of river flooding, and has advised residents start planning ahead.

8:24am

Emergency workers at Oxfordshire County Council have delivered more than 4,500 sandbags over the past few days 

8:24am

Motorists are warned both the A44 at Sandy Lane, Yarnton and the A40 between Thornhill Park and Ride have a lot of surface water.

8:23am

Heavy rain is continuing to fall in Oxfordshire. Up to 30mm is expected today.

Do you know of any flooding or weather-related problems? Call our newsdesk on 01865 425500 or email our newsdesk.

Send any pictures to our picturedesk.

8:16am

Flood alerts, which mean flooding is possible, in place in Oxfordshire this morning are: 

• River Thames and Tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock, above Oxford, including Buscot, Kelmscott, Radcot, Chimney, Northmoor, Stanton Harcourt, Bablock Hythe and caravan park, Eynsham, Swinford and Yarnton
• River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford Area, including areas between Wolvercote down to and including Radley and Jericho
• River Thames for the Abingdon Area, including areas between Abingdon down to and including Little Wittenham
• River Thames and its tributaries from Days Lock to above Pangbourne, including Dorchester and Overy, Shillingford, Benson, Ewelme, Wallingford, Winterbrook, East Hagbourne, South Moreton, North Stoke, Moulsford, South Stoke, Goring and Streatley
• River Cherwell and its tributaries from Charwelton to just above Upper Heyford including Woodford Halse, Edgcote, Cropredy, Marston St Lawrence, Banbury, Kings Sutton, Hook Norton
• River Cherwell and its tributaries from Lower Heyford down to Oxford including Rousham, Enslow, Thrupp and Hampton Poyle
• 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
• Clanfield Brook for Clanfield Village and the Shill Brook for Bampton
• Ginge Brook, for the Steventon area down to and including Sutton Courtenay
• River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge including Burford, Asthall, Minster Lovell, Crawley, Witney, Ducklington, Rack End and Standlake
• River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington including, Kingham, Bledington, Milton under Wychwood, Shipton under Wychwood, Ascott under Wychwood, Charlbury, Fawler and Long Hanborough and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock
• River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to Islip, including Ludgershall, Blackthorn and Murcott
• Langford and Wendlebury Brooks and their tributaries from Stratton Audley down to the M40 near Merton, including Bicester and Wendlebury
• River Thame from Marsworth to Dorchester
• Sor and Bloxham brooks
• Chalgrove Brook
• Letcombe Brook
• River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock

8:04am

Four stretches of river through Oxfordshire remain on flood warning this morning.

The warning means flooding is expected and immediate action should be taken.

The areas affected are: 

• River Thame at Dorchester
• River Cherwell from Lower Heyford to Cherwell Bridge
• River Thames from Newbridge to King's Lock
• River Thames from Buscot Wick to Shifford

A string of other waterways through Oxfordshire remain on flood alert. 

8:01am

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Large amounts of surface water on Oxfordshire's roads this morning as heavy rain continues to deluge the county. 

The High Street in Clifton Hampden and the B4027 in Islip are suffering severe flooding.

First Great Western trains through Didcot are experiencing delays of 30 minutes due to the weather.

8:09pm

The county council has sent more than 200 sandbags to Dorchester amid fears of flooding

5:59pm

Reports of five homes flooded in Dog Close, Adderbury

2:03pm

ANOTHER Oxfordshire waterway has been put on flood alert by the Environment Agency.

Sor Brook and the Bloxham Brook and their tributaries from Horley and Bloxham to and including Adderbury have been included in the list of 16 waterways in Oxfordshire which are already on the list.

A flood alert means flooding in the area is possible and residents should be prepared.

2:02pm

The B4027 Wheatley Road is closed due to flooding between Bridge Street in Islip and Bayswater Road, Beckley.

1:17pm

Train service affected by floods, according to First Great Western staff. Can't get trains to correct locations so give yourself extra travelling time

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10:47am

COTSWOLD Line passenger trains between Oxford and Worcester resume after an inspection train passes safely through a section of the line affected by flooding at Moreton-in-Marsh station in Gloucestershire.

10:25am

The county council says it has received around 35 calls overnight and early this morning relating to highway flooding or fallen trees/branches.

Teams have attended incidents relating to trees at the B480 Watlington; A338 West Hanney; B481 Nettlebed; A415 between Abingdon and Culham; B4019 between Faringdon and Coleshill; A422 at Wroxton; Hopcross Holt, Steeple Aston; Cumnor Road, Farmoor; A415 Kingston Bagpuize; Fulscot Bridge, Didcot and B481 at Nettlebed

10:22am

Forecasters say tonight's rain could give around 10mm, perhaps as high as 15mm.

Then tomorrow, there is a band of heavy showers which could affect Oxfordshire, especially towards the south of the county, and they could be slow moving.

Met Office experts said this could give a further 20 to 30mm.

10:20am

FIREFIGHTERS attended five flood-related incidents overnight across Oxfordshire overnight.

They are currently in Bladon where they are pumping water out of a house.

Firefighters also went to Fewcott where they helped with sandbagging, Swerford where they helped move furniture and Field Assarts where they gave advice on moving furniture.

Just over 22mm of rain fell at the Met Office’s weather station at Brize Norton in the 24 hours leading up to 8am this morning.

A Met Office spokesman said that while this was not a “massive” amount of rain, the problems with flooding had been caused by ground saturation rather than the quantity of rain.
 

Forecasts indicate there will be heavy rain in Oxfordshire again from 6pm tonight.

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Send any news of flooding incidents to us via news@oxfordmail.co.uk or picturedesk@oxfordmail.co.uk

9:21am

Flood Alerts this morning. Flood Alerts are where flooding is possible

• River Thames and Tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock, above Oxford, including Buscot, Kelmscott, Radcot, Chimney, Northmoor, Stanton Harcourt, Bablock Hythe and caravan park, Eynsham, Swinford and Yarnton
• River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford Area, including areas between Wolvercote down to and including Radley and Jericho
• River Thames for the Abingdon Area, including areas between Abingdon down to and including Little Wittenham
• River Thames and its tributaries from Days Lock to above Pangbourne, including Dorchester and Overy, Shillingford, Benson, Ewelme, Wallingford, Winterbrook, East Hagbourne, South Moreton, North Stoke, Moulsford, South Stoke, Goring and Streatley
• River Cherwell and its tributaries from Charwelton to just above Upper Heyford including Woodford Halse, Edgcote, Cropredy, Marston St Lawrence, Banbury, Kings Sutton, Hook Norton
• River Cherwell and its tributaries from Lower Heyford down to Oxford including Rousham, Enslow, Thrupp and Hampton Poyle
• 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
• River Thame from Marsworth to Dorchester including, Long Marston, Rowsham, North Aylesbury, Cuddington, Thame, Shabbington, Ickford, Waterperry, Cuddesdon, Wheatley, Quarrendon, Drayton St Leonard, Overy, the Chalgrove Brook at Chalgrove and Stadhampton
• Clanfield Brook for Clanfield Village and the Shill Brook for Bampton
• Ginge Brook, for the Steventon area down to and including Sutton Courtenay
• River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge including Burford, Asthall, Minster Lovell, Crawley, Witney, Ducklington, Rack End and Standlake
• River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington including, Kingham, Bledington, Milton under Wychwood, Shipton under Wychwood, Ascott under Wychwood, Charlbury, Fawler and Long Hanborough and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock
• River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to Islip, including Ludgershall, Blackthorn and Murcott
• Langford and Wendlebury Brooks and their tributaries from Stratton Audley down to the M40 near Merton, including Bicester and Wendlebury

9:00am

The Thames remains on Flood Warning in the west, says the Environment Agency, from Flood Warning from Buscot Wick down to Shifford including Buscot, Kelmscott, Radcot, Lower Bampton area and Chimney Area.

Flood Warning means flooding expected

6:21pm

A44 Woodstock Road Begbroke: One lane closed due to flooding on A44 Woodstock Road Southbound between Spring Hill Road and Sandy Lane / Rutten Lane. Lane one is closed.

5:41pm

No change on the flood alerts and warnings issued for Oxfordshire's waterways this evening.

But as heavy rain continues to fall in Oxfordshire, the county council has issued warnings to motorists affected by the wet weather.

Its transport bosses said motorists should not attempt to drive through flood water if there is any doubt about its depth and closure signs should always be obeyed.

Where residential streets are affected by flood water, drivers are being advised to be aware of the effect of ‘bow waves’ on neighbouring properties.

The county council said it had received a number of reports of motorists driving too quickly through standing water.

2:39pm

Widespread surface water flooding has been reported across Oxfordshire as rain continues to fall.

Motorists are being advised to take extra care as roads are suffering from more heavy rain.

The county council says it has emergency workers on standby ready to respond if the situatin worsens.

Up to 30mm up rain is expected between 6am today and 6am tomorrow.

2:34pm

SATURDAY: A string of waterways through Oxfordshire remain on flood alert today. 

THE Environment Agency has updated its list of rivers at risk of flooding, with a section of the River Thames through Oxfordshire being put on flood warning.

Meanwhile the warning on the River Cherwell has been lifted.

The situation is otherwise largely unchanged overnight.

The River Thames from Buscot Wick down to Shifford including Buscot, Kelmscott, Radcot, Lower Bampton area and Chimney Area has been put on flood warning, which means flooding is expected.

12:48am

Mill Street in Kidlington is still closed

12:14am

Environment Agency lifts flood warning on River Cherwell from Lower Heyford to Hampton Poyle, near Kidlington, as falling water levels remove immediate threat to properties.

This section and rest of the course of the Cherwell in Oxfordshire remains on flood alert, with people warned to be prepared for possible flooding.

5:41pm

Thirteen homes or properties are officially listed as being flooded in Oxfordshire. The tally is Bloxham 10,  Adderbury 2 and Banbury (Mill Arts Centre) 1.

1:38pm

To put that in context, the November average rainfall is almost 2 and three quarter inches or 68.4mm

1:36pm

Met Office says that between 7am on Tuesday and 7am today measuring statuon at Brize Norton has had 2 and a half inches (62.8mm) or rain.

1:32pm

County going to be sending its gritters out tonight as it expects temperatures to plummet

1:31pm

3,500 sandbags have been issued by the council. If you want to report a flood call the council on 0845 310 11 11 and select Option 1. In an emergency call 999.

1:28pm

.... Council had 70 people, not including firefighters, working last night

1:27pm

Briefing coming in from Oxfordshire County Council...... 40 trees have come down since last night when the wind was raging....

1:17pm

Out of our area strictly but: The River Thames for Henley, Remenham, Medmenham and its tributaries, along with the River Thames for Shiplake, Lower Shiplake and Wargrave have been put on Flood Alert.

The Environment Agency alert means flooding is possible and residents should be prepared.

1:13pm

Usual advice to be courteous from Oxfordshire County Council, warning drivers not to drive through flood water in order to stop ‘bow waves’ from going into homes.

A spokesman said: “Motorists should take extra care in wet weather and should not attempt to drive through flood water if there is any doubt about its depth. Closure signs should always be obeyed.

“Where residential streets are affected by flood water, motorists should be aware of the potential effect of ‘bow waves’ on neighbouring properties.

“A number of instances of motorists driving too quickly through standing water have been reported to the county council.”

11:39am

Remember, any incidents of flooding, you can call us on 01865 425500 or email our newsdesk. You can email pictures to our picturedesk too.

11:34am

A house with sandbags in Shipton-under-Wychwood prepared against the creeping floodwater

11:20am

As better weather moves over Oxfordshire, flood alerts have been lifted on the Ginge, Sor and Bloxham Brooks.

9:13am

Mill Street in Kidlington is the latest to be affected by the weather. The road is closed both ways closed due to flooding at Evans Lane, affecting bus services across the area.

8:44am

In North Oxfordshire utility companies had a busy night.
A power cable came down on the A4095 near the Rock of Gibraltar pub in Bletchingdon, leading to a road closure.
Fire crews also attended Church Hill Road in Tackley where a BT line was down, and power was cut to many homes in Deddington and Islip
Southern Electric said power has been restored today in the majority of cases.

8:31am

Thirty-three residents of the Old Prebendal Nursing Home, in Shipton-under-Wychwood, and 14 people who live in nearby sheltered flats are waking up in emergency accommodation this morning after being evacuated last night over flooding fears

8:30am

More than 40 trees are reported to have fallen across Oxfordshire, with two reportedly hitting cars - one in Benson and one in Charlbury.

8:30am

The River Cherwell from Lower Heyford to Cherwell Bridge remains on flood warning, meaning flooding is expected. Twenty one other waterways through Oxfordshire are on flood alert, meaning flooding is possible.

8:29am

On the A34 northbound in Oxford between the A4183 junction and Hinksey Hill Interchange recovery work is taking place due to an earlier accident.

8:29am

Enslow Bridge in Bunkers Hill, Kidlington, is closed in both directions due to flooding, and traffic is backed up along the A44 Woodstock Road due to surface water.

10:53pm

Thirty three residents of a West Oxfordshire nursing home and 14 other people evacuated. Full story here

10:35pm

As of this moment, only the Cherwell from Lower Heyford to Cherwell Bridge is on the higher ranked Flood Warning in Oxfordshire

8:10pm

The stricken submerged boat still rammed against barrier at Osney lock tonight. Thames is speeding through tonight

5:58pm

Weather related we fear: tree down on the A420 at Tubney and it has taken out a power pole. The road is blocked both ways

5:12pm

Environment Agency expecting to elevate seven waterways from Flood Alert to Flood Warning, meaning flooding is expected, over the course of tonight. EA keeping a close eye on Thames north and west of Oxfordshire, The Ock at Abingdon and the Windrush in Witney, Bampton and Burford

5:08pm

Environment Agency and firefighters pumping water out at Wildmere Industrial Estate in Banbury. Nothing is thought to be flooded and this is precautionary

4:27pm

Remember - any incidents of flooding please call 01865 425500 or email our newsdesk. You can email pictures to our picturedesk

4:23pm

Oxfordshire County Council are making sandbags at its Deddington depot in readyness for distribution

3:26pm

Flood Alert for Windrush from Bourton on the Water to Standlake, including Burford, Minster Lovell, Crawley, Witney, and Ducklington

3:03pm

Environment Agency now saying there could be .8in (20mm) of rain Saturday as well as the downpour tonight. Homeowners being warned to prepare against flooding in outlying areas.

2:51pm

1:44pm

River Cherwell on Flood Warning, from Lower Heyword to Cherwell bridge, includes Rousham, Enslow, Thrupp and Hamptob Doyle. It means flooding expected and immediate action required

1:08pm

More from Cherwell District Council: Due to the Mill Arts Centre being flooded, tomorrow's Banbury Job Club (Friday, 23 November) is cancelled.

There are free IT facilities at the Banbury Library in Marlborough Road to help with job searches - call 01295 262282 to book a session (library members please book in advance).

Contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100900 for professional help at several Banbury locations with updating CVs, interview techniques, individual job searching action plans and more to help in job searches.

Plans are progressing for the next Banbury Job Club on Friday, 6 December. Details of venue nearer the time.

1:03pm

From Cherwell District Council: "Three of Cherwell District Council's car parks are out of action due to the River Cherwell having broken its banks.

"The Spiceball North, Spiceball Park Road and Mill car parks will remain out of action until water levels recede."

12:57pm

Thames at Abingdon is on now Flood Alert, between Abingdon and Little Wittenham

12:42pm

Sandbags delivered to:
North Street in Fritwell, Evans Lane in Kidlington, Broughton Road in Banbury, Cumberford Close in Bloxham, Shutford Road in Epwell, Tadmarton Road in Bloxham, Leafield, Stoke Row, Wayside in Lower Tadmarton, Courtington Lane in Bloxham, Fritwell Road in Fewcott and in North Newington.

12:41pm

New warning just in from Environment Agency: Ian Tomes, Environment Agency area flood risk manager, said: "With more heavy rain falling on already saturated ground and swollen rivers, I would encourage people to check the Environment Agency website for the latest flooding situation and to sign up to receive direct flood warnings. I would urge those who may be at risk to take steps to limit the damage a flood can cause to themselves and to their property.

"Our Area Incident Room has opened, we have mobilised teams across the country to check on flood defences, clear any river blockages and closely monitor river levels. These teams have been working around the clock to reduce the risk of flooding and will remain out in force over the coming days to remove blockages. We will do everything we can to warn and inform people about the risk of flooding from rivers but we cannot always prevent it, so people need to take action to prepare now."

12:39pm

River Thames through Oxford went on Flood Alert earlier this morning

12:32pm

Let us know what incidents you know of. Call the newsdesk on 01865 425500, email the newsdesk or email pictures to our picturedesk

12:27pm

Flood Alerts:

River Thames and tributaries through Oxford from Wolvercote down to and including Radley

River Cherwell from Charwelton to just above Upper Heyford

River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to and including Oxford

River Thame from Marsworth to Dorchester including Long Marston, Rowsham, North Aylesbury, Cuddington, Thame, Shabbington, Ickford, Waterperry, Cuddesdon, Wheatley, Quarrendon, Drayton St Leonard, Overy

Chalgrove Brook at Chalgrove and Stadhampton

River Thames and its tributaries from Days Lock to above Pangbourne

River Thames and tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock

River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon

Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney

Clanfield Brook for Clanfield Village

Shill Brook for Bampton

Sor Brook and The Bloxham Brook and their tributaries

River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington

River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock

Ginge Brook for the Steventon area down to and including Sutton Courtenay

River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip

Langford and Wendlebury Brooks from Stratton Audley down to near Merton, including Bicester and Wendlebury

12:22pm

Correction: Oxfordshire forecasted rainfall from 6pm through to midnight is .8in (20mm)

12:22pm

In the 36 hours from 3am on Tuesday to 3pm yesterday, there was almost 2in of rain.

12:20pm

That wild weather to last through to midnight

12:19pm

Met Office also says gusts of 50-60mph coming in from 6pm. Plus isolated gusts in exposed places likely to be stronger.

12:15pm