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Flooding risk for Oxfordshire as weather warning updated
WEB12 hours ago · The Met Office has updated the amber weather warning meaning there is now a risk of flooding for the entire county. The weather warning was previously just in place for parts of west and north Oxfordshire including Banbury and Chipping Norton. It now covers the entire county and is in place until 9pm today (September 23).
Oxford sees highest rainfall total since July 1968
WEB9 hours ago · This is according to the University of Oxford’s Radcliffe Meteorological Station recorded 77.1mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, from 9am yesterday (September 22) until 9am today (September 23). According to the station, this is the fourth highest daily precipitation total ever in Oxford and the highest in 56 years, since July 10 1968.
Locals describe ‘unbelievable’ flash flooding as rain continues to ...
WEB9 hours ago · Locals have reported widespread damage to their homes as Britain continues to face “unbelievable” flash flooding caused by heavy downpours of rain. Heavy rainfall has seen parts of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and London submerged causing widespread travel disruption and damage to properties ...
Met Office: Severe rain and flood warnings for parts of UK
WEB12 hours ago · Severe weather warnings for rain are in place on Sunday and Monday, with 'intense' thunderstorms expected to sweep the UK. Forecasters have warned the public to be wary of local flooding, with the potential for some communities to be cut off by flooded roads and a chance of power cuts. The Met Office said some areas could see 60-80mm of …
More Thames Water works set for South Oxfordshire village
WEBJun 26, 2024 · A Thames Water spokesperson said: "We have published plans to upgrade 250 of our sites across the region including our Benson sewage treatment works. "This site is being upgraded at a cost of around £9 million and will provide a major increase in treatment capacity, from 58.7 to 74.9 litres per second. …
Storm Isha brings disruption across Oxfordshire and UK
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Storm Isha brought strong winds and heavy rain across Oxfordshire, leaving homes without power and a building partially collapsed. Wind speeds of more than 30mph were recorded in parts of the county on Sunday night and gales continued throughout Monday morning. The storm brought devastation …
Jeremy Clarkson to open new Oxfordshire pub with new name
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed when he will open his new £1million pub The Windmill to the public. In a social media post, the former Top Gear presenter, 64, also confirmed that it will have a new name. Mr Clarkson initially thought the historic pub in five acres of grounds near Burford wouldn't be open to the public until 2025.
Oxfordshire flooding: 38 alerts and 5 warnings in place
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Five flood warnings and 38 flood alerts are currently in place for Oxfordshire. The number of flood warnings has increased from three this morning . The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and rain for today . Oxfordshire County Council said: “We still have widespread flood alerts in Oxfordshire along with three flood ...