A Flood Alert was issued for River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire between 25th February 2026 and 25th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Windrush.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Evenlode at Shipton rose 1.03m, peaking at 1.87m, while the River Evenlode at Evenlode Bridge climbed 0.86m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels may lead to flooding in some places. River levels are high on sections of the River Windrush. Flooding of some low-lying land and roads remains possible today, 25 March 2026, including the areas around Bourton on the Water. The forecast is for light rain showers today. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall. 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 10:00 on 26 March 2026, or as the situati
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipton | River Evenlode | +1.03m | 1.87m |
| Evenlode Bridge | River Evenlode | +0.86m | 1.39m |
| Worsham | River Windrush | +0.64m | 1.25m |
| Bourton Dickler | River Dikler | +0.60m | 0.44m |
| Witney | River Windrush | +0.60m | 1.56m |
| Bourton Windrush | River Windrush | +0.53m | 0.31m |
| Newbridge GS | River Windrush | +0.35m | 4.08m |
| Clanfield | Clanfield Brook | +0.21m | 0.93m |
| Bampton | Shill Brook | +0.17m | 1.11m |
| Bibury | River Coln | +0.14m | 0.40m |