Flood Alert Issued for River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Windrush. This alert, designated as severity level 3, indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge, spanning parts of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Specific areas expected to see impacts include low-lying land and roads around Bourton on the Water, Witney, and Newbridge.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are susceptible to flooding. For the most current information on water levels, the public should monitor updates via the River Levels Online service.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high on the River Windrush. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout today, February 23, 2026. Although the current forecast is predominantly dry with some light rain, river levels are expected to remain high and will be sensitive to any further rainfall over the next several days.

Timeline

This alert was issued on the morning of February 23, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels and will provide an update by 12:00 PM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.