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Wendlebury Flooding

Oxfordshire • Live river level monitoring on Wendlebury Brook
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Wendlebury today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-10 12:33:18 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Wendlebury
Wendlebury
Village in Oxfordshire, England

Wendlebury is a village and civil parish about 2 miles (3 km) southwest of Bicester and about 1⁄2 mile (800 m) from Junction 9 of the M40. Junction 9 is where the A34 and A41 roads meet the M40, and it is also called the Wendlebury Interchange.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Wendlebury’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 Wendlebury?

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

Bicester · 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 Wendlebury

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Wendlebury Brook, about 10 m from the middle of Wendlebury's gauges. It flows into Gagle Brook about 2.0 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 Wendlebury Brook nearest the middle of Wendlebury'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 Wendlebury

Wendlebury is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Wendlebury Brook, in Oxfordshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Wendlebury Brook is monitored by 1 station (Wendlebury). 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 Wendlebury. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Wendlebury village on the Wendlebury Brook, South East of the A41 to the confluence with the Langford Brook; Langford and Wendlebury Brooks and their tributaries from Stratton Audley down to the M40 near Merton, including Bicester and Wendlebury; Areas of Bicester including Langford Village and the Launton Road Industrial Estate, on the Langford Brook, down to the confluence with the River Ray; The Bure and Back Brook north of Bicester Village at Hanover Gardens, the Causeway and Priory Lane.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 5 storm overflows within 5km of Wendlebury. None of the 5 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 Wendlebury, 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 Wendlebury

Wendlebury gets about 643 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 67 mm; driest March, 42 mm). That is 45% 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), 2.8 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 Wendlebury

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 →

  • 2008-06-03 — Wendlebury_Fluvial (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Other)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Other)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Other)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Wendlebury today?

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

Which rivers affect Wendlebury?

Wendlebury has river level monitoring on Wendlebury Brook — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Wendlebury?

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 Wendlebury flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 1 recorded flood extent around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2008. 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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