Flood Warning Info - Area of Kidlington benefiting from the Flood Alleviation scheme

Area Description

Area of Kidlington benefiting from the Flood Alleviation Scheme, including parts of Mill Street, Watermead, Cherwell Avenue, Queens Avenue, Edinburgh Drive, Springfield Road, Waverley Avenue, Lovelace Drive and Kings Way Drive in Kidlington.
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 28 Nov 2024 09:54
River Cherwell
Property flooding remains possible. River levels are high but dropping slowly on the River Cherwell following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible today 28/11/24. Properties most at risk are those closest to the river including properties on Mill End, Woodlands, Cherwell Avenue and Queens Avenue. The forecast today is mainly dry. River levels are expected to continue falling slowly today. Levels are sensitive to rainfall and may respond again later this week in response to forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated this afternoon, 28/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 18:37
River Cherwell
Property flooding remains possible. River levels are high but dropping slowly on the River Cherwell following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible overnight 27/11/24. Properties most at risk are those closest to the river including properties on Mill End, Woodlands, Cherwell Avenue and Queens Avenue. This evening and overnight are forecast to be mainly dry. River levels are expected to continue falling slowly overnight. Levels are sensitive to rainfall and may respond again later this week in response to forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 10:35
River Cherwell
Property flooding remains possible. River levels are high but dropping slowly on the River Cherwell following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible today 27/11/2024. Properties most at risk are those closest to the river including properties on Mill End, Woodlands, Cherwell Avenue and Queens Avenue. This morning's rain should clear by the afternoon, leaving this evening and overnight mainly dry. River levels are expected to continue falling slowly overnight. Levels are sensitive to rainfall and may respond again later this week in response to forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 18:40
River Cherwell
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high but dropping slowly on the River Cherwell following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible overnight 26/11/24. Properties most at risk are those closest to the river including properties on Mill End, Woodlands, Cherwell Avenue and Queens Avenue. The forecast is for further rainfall tonight (26/11/2024) into tomorrow. River levels are expected to continue falling slowly overnight. Levels are sensitive to rainfall and may respond again later this week in response to forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 10:12
River Cherwell
Property flooding is possible. River levels are high but dropping slowly on the River Cherwell following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property and roads remains possible today 26/11/24. Properties most at risk are those closest to the river including properties on Mill End, Woodlands, Cherwell Avenue and Queens Avenue. The forecast is for a predominantly dry day with further rainfall forecast tonight (26/11/2024) into tomorrow. River levels are expected to continue falling slowly over through today. Levels are sensitive to rainfall and may respond again later this week in response to forecast rainfall. We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated this evening, 26/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 18:44
River Cherwell
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising slowly on the River Cherwell following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected overnight 25/11/24. Properties most at risk are those closest to the river including properties on Mill End, Woodlands, Cherwell Avenue and Queens Avenue. The forecast is for a predominantly dry day night with further rainfall forecast from tomorrow night (26/11/2024) into Wednesday. River levels are expected to continue rising slowly over the coming hours and levels could reach the point at which properties benefitting from the Kidlington Flood Alleviation Scheme are impacted. Levels are expected to stabilise overnight before dropping through tomorrow. We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 11:37
River Cherwell
Property flooding is expected. River levels are rising rapidly on the River Cherwell following heavy rainfall from Storm Bert. Therefore, flooding of property and roads is expected from early this afternoon 25/11/24. Properties most at risk are those closest to the river including properties on Mill End, Woodlands, Cherwell Avenue and Queens Avenue. The forecast is for a predominantly dry day today with further rainfall forecast from tomorrow night (26/11/2024). River levels are expected to continue rising over the coming hours. We are monitoring the situation. Our staff are liaising with councils and emergency services. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Activate any property flood protection products such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by this evening, 25/11/24, or earlier as the situation changes.