Flood Warning Info - The Bure and Back Brook at Bicester

Area Description

The Bure and Back Brook north of Bicester Village at Hanover Gardens, the Causeway and Priory Lane.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 24 Sep 2024 09:47
Bure, Back Brook
No further property flooding is expected. Overnight river levels rose on the River Bure and Back Brook very quickly as a result of heavy rainfall. Levels have now fallen and therefore no further flooding of property is expected. However river levels do remain high and sensitive to further rainfall, especially in the Hanover Gardens and Chapel Street areas. Light showers are forecast today, with heavier rain forecast tomorrow 25/09/24 which could cause further flood impacts We are closely monitoring the situation. Remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and move family, pets and cars to safety. This message will be updated this evening 24/09/24 or earlier if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 23 Sep 2024 22:34
Bure, Back Brook
Property flooding is expected. River levels have risen on the River Bure and Back Brook very quickly as a result of heavy rainfall. Therefore, flooding of property is expected imminently. Property flooding is expected, especially in the Hanover Gardens and Chapel Street areas. We expect river levels to remain high for several hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and move family, pets and cars to safety. This message will be updated as the situation changes.