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Wootton Flooding

Oxfordshire • Live river level monitoring on River Glyme
1 monitoring station
1 river
5 warning areas
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Flood risk in Wootton today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-10 04:45:08 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Wootton

Wootton is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Glyme, in Oxfordshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

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

Towns and villages near Wootton 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 Wootton

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Glyme, about 30 m from the middle of Wootton's gauges. It flows into the River Evenlode about 6.4 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 Glyme nearest the middle of Wootton'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 Wootton

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Glyme is monitored by 1 station (Woodstock). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 5 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Wootton. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Glyme at Woodstock, from Glympton including Wootton down to and including The Lince near Bladon; River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to Cherwell Bridge including Rousham, Enslow, Thrupp and Hampton Poyle; Area of Kidlington benefiting from the Flood Alleviation Scheme, including parts of Mill Street, Watermead, Cherwell Avenue, Queens Avenue, Edinburgh Drive, Springfield Road, Waverley Avenue, Lovelace Drive and Kings Way Drive in Kidlington; River Cherwell and its tributaries from Lower Heyford down to Oxford including Rousham, Enslow, Thrupp, Hampton Poyle and East Kidlington.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 3 storm overflows within 5km of Wootton. 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 Wootton, 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 Wootton

Wootton gets about 722 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 76 mm; driest March, 47 mm). That is 38% 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), 2.1 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 Wootton

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 →

  • 2008-01-12 — Kidlington CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Bletchingdon CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Tackley CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Bletchingdon CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Tackley CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Bletchingdon CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Tackley CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Kirtlington CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Hampton Gay and Poyle CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Tackley CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp 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 Wootton today?

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

Which rivers affect Wootton?

Wootton has river level monitoring on River Glyme — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Wootton?

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 Wootton flooded before?

No recorded flood outline is mapped around the Wootton town centre means no flood was mapped here, which is not evidence none happened: the Environment Agency mapped only some floods, mapping effort rose sharply after about 2000, and surface-water flooding is largely absent from this record. FloodRadar has separately logged 10 flood warnings or alerts for the Oxfordshire area since February 2026. See the flood history link below.

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