Flood Alert

Oxfordshire on flood alert

A warning has been issued about possible flooding in Oxfordshire. The area has seen a great deal of rain in the last few hours, and more heavy rain is forecast. The area between Bourton-on-the-Water and Newbridge is particularly at risk, says the Environment Agency. River levels on the Thames and Evenlode are already high and still rising, the agency says. Areas at risk include the towns and villages of Bourton-on-the-Water, Standlake, Hardwick, Worsham, Burford, Witney and Newbridge. Source: BBC News, 30th May 2008 Rivers placed on flood watch Four Oxfordshire rivers have been put on Flood Watch by the Environment Agency. The agency has warned low lying land and roads near the River Evenlode, River Ock, River Thame and River Windrush are expected to flood. It advises people living near those rivers to monitor local news, charge their mobile phone and check on the safety of pets and livestock. advertisement Source: Witney Gazette 2:53pm Thursday 29th May 2008