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Shipton Under Wychwood Flooding

Oxfordshire • Live river level monitoring on River Evenlode
1 monitoring station
1 river
4 warning areas
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Flood risk in Shipton Under Wychwood today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 15:13:20 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Shipton Under Wychwood

Shipton Under Wychwood is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Evenlode, in Oxfordshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Shipton Under Wychwood’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
30 Aug 2026 09:17 Flood Alert
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29 Aug 2026 14:44 Flood Alert
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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

The watercourse nearest Shipton Under Wychwood

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Evenlode, about 30 m from the middle of Shipton Under Wychwood's gauges. It flows into the River Thames about 38 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 Shipton Under Wychwood'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.

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Flood Monitoring in Shipton Under Wychwood

Shipton Under Wychwood is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station 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 1 station (Shipton). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Shipton Under Wychwood. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Evenlode at Milton under Wychwood, Shipton under Wychwood and Ascott under Wychwood; River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge including Burford, Asthall, Minster Lovell, Crawley, Witney, Ducklington, Rack End and Standlake; River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington including, Kingham, Bledington, Milton under Wychwood, Shipton under Wychwood, Ascott under Wychwood, Charlbury, Fawler and Long Hanborough and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock; River Windrush at Asthall, Minster Lovell and Crawley.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Shipton Under Wychwood. None of the 1 with a reporting monitor is currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

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

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Shipton Under Wychwood, 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 Shipton Under Wychwood

Shipton Under Wychwood gets about 825 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 87 mm; driest March, 55 mm). That is 29% 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), 0.9 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 Shipton Under Wychwood

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 →

  • 2007-07-19 — Bledington CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Bledington CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Bledington CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Bledington CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Bledington CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Shipton-under-Wychwood CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Shipton-under-Wychwood CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Shipton-under-Wychwood CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Shipton-under-Wychwood CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Shipton-under-Wychwood CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Ascott-under-Wychwood CP_Fluvial Water (Drainage)
  • 2007-07-19 — Ascott-under-Wychwood CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Shipton Under Wychwood today?

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

Which rivers affect Shipton Under Wychwood?

Shipton Under Wychwood has river level monitoring on River Evenlode — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Shipton Under Wychwood?

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 Shipton Under Wychwood flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 24 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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