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Cassington Flooding

Oxfordshire • Live river level monitoring on River Evenlode
2 monitoring stations
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Cassington today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-10 12:32:43 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Cassington
Cassington
Village and civil parish in England

Cassington is a village and civil parish in Oxfordshire about 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Oxford. The village lies on gravel strata about 1⁄2 mile (800 m) from the confluence of the River Evenlode with the River Thames. The parish includes the hamlet of Worton northeast of the village and the site of the former hamlet of Somerford to the south. Somerford seems to have been abandoned early in the 14th century. Cassington is formed of two parts, "upper" and "lower", each with its own village green. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 750.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Cassington’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
30 Aug 2026 09:17 Flood Alert
River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook
29 Aug 2026 14:44 Flood Alert
River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook
14 Apr 2026 11:18 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Lambourn Valley catchment
7 Apr 2026 11:28 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Lambourn Valley catchment
31 Mar 2026 15:20 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Lambourn Valley catchment
29 Mar 2026 07:57 Flood Alert
River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook

Does it flood near Cassington?

Towns and villages near Cassington with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Kidlington

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Cassington

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Evenlode, about 10 m from the middle of Cassington's gauges. It flows into the River Thames about 1.0 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Evenlode nearest the middle of Cassington's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Cassington

Cassington is monitored by 2 Environment Agency river level stations on the River Evenlode, in Oxfordshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Evenlode is monitored by 2 stations (Cassington Weir A, Cassington Weir B). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Cassington. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Evenlode at Eynsham Mill down to and including Cassington Mill near Cassington; River Thames between Newbridge and Kings Lock above Oxford including Northmoor, Stanton Harcourt, Bablock Hythe and caravan park, Eynsham, Swinford and Yarnton; River Thames and tributaries at Wolvercote in Oxford; River Thames and tributaries in the Binsey, Osney and Osney Island areas in Oxford.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 3 storm overflows within 5km of Cassington. None of the 3 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Cassington, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Cassington

Cassington gets about 680 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 71 mm; driest March, 43 mm). That is 42% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 3.3 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Cassington

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2013-11-23 — Winter 2013/2014 (Other)
  • 2013-11-23 — Winter 2013/2014 (Main river)
  • 2008-01-12 — Northmoor CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2008-01-12 — Oxford_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2008-01-12 — Oxford_Fluvial Water (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2008-01-12 — Northmoor CP_Surface Water (Drainage)
  • 2008-01-12 — Oxford_Fluvial Water (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2008-01-12 — Oxford_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2008-01-12 — Oxford_Fluvial Water (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2008-01-12 — Oxford_Fluvial Water (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2008-01-12 — Oxford_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2008-01-12 — Oxford_Fluvial Water (Ordinary watercourse)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Cassington today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Cassington?

Cassington has river level monitoring on River Evenlode — 2 monitoring stations in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Cassington?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Cassington flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 61 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2007. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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