River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to and including Oxford

High river levels may lead to flooding.

River levels are high on the River Cherwell. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 2 March 2026, including areas around Lower Heyford, Kidlington and Thrupp. The forecast is for a dry day today. then remaining dry for the next few days. We expect levels to remain high but decrease over the coming days.

We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

This message will be updated by 12.00 on 3 March 2026 or as the situation changes.