A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Thames at Purley Village.Flooding is expected for the River Thames at Purley Village today. Immediate action required.
The river and flooding forecast is as follows: River levels are still rising steadily on the River Thames as a result of recent rainfall and levels remain sensitive to further rainfall forecast over the next few days.
One property has been reported as flooded and further flooding of low lying properties in Purley is expected over the next few days, particularly in the Riverside Gardens, Wintringham Way and Chestnut Grove area.
A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Thames at Datchet. Flooding is expected for the River Thames at Datchet including Slough Road, Eton Road, Horton Road, Frogmore, Datchet Golf Course and Datchet Common This evening. Immediate action required.
River levels will continue to rise over the next couple of days in response to the recent rainfall. Property flooding is expected to begin this evening. This will affect some low lying properties close to the river.
The Weather prospects are: Tuesday will see showers throughout the day with some heavier isolated rain in places, followed by a drier day on Wednesday with scattered showers.
Act now to protect yourself and your property.
If it's safe to do so, block doors with flood boards or sandbags and cover airbricks and other ventilation holes.
If you are caught in a flash flood, get to higher ground. Stay away from flood water and don't take risks.
Move family, pets and valuables to a safe place.
Keep a flood kit ready including a torch, batteries, fully charged mobile phone, warm clothes, water, food and any prescription medicines you need.
If it's safe, make sure your neighbours are aware of the situation and offer help to anyone who need it.
Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Turn off gas, electricity and water if your property is about to flood. Never touch an electrical switch if you are standing in water.
Call Floodline on 0845 988 1188 for up-to-date flooding information.
The next 48 hours are crucial - the warning from the Environment Agency after householders and businesses in parts of our region spent yet another morning cleaning up flood water. There are 23 flood warnings in place at the moment, many around the River Thames. Kate Bunkall has our report.
Dueto the flooding in and around Oxford City Centre, some bus services arebeing diverted.
The Oxford Bus Company says its local services are being affected by the increased level of traffic on theroads.
The roads that are currently closed are Mill Street/Evans Lane in Kidlington, Kennington Road through Kennington Village and the Abingdon Road.
The services on diversion are
city2, city 2A- will serve the Moors to the High Street. Evans Lane and Mill Street will not be served.
city35- will serve St Aldates, Iffley Road, Ring Road to Redbridge park&ride. It will divert via Old Boars Hill to Bagley Wood Road then Kennington Road where the normal route will resume.
A4144 Abingdon Road both ways closed due to flooding between Kineton Road and A423 Southern By-Pass Road (Kennington Roundabout). Also affecting B4495 Donnington Bridge Road both ways between A4144 Abingdon Road and Meadow Lane
VIDEO: Many parts of the South remain on the alert tonight as river levels continue to rise and the threat of flooding remains high. Fred and Sangeeta link to Martin Dowse.
Dorset Fire and Rescue is still warning motorists to avoid standing or flowing water when out and about over the next 24 hours.
The service were called to more than 70 water or flooding related incidents over the past five days and have had to rescue many motorists from flooded vehicles.
People are being urged to drive responsibly, do not enter flooded roads and obey all road signs at all times.
Drivers are also being urged to check Highways Agency and other agency websites for road closures before setting off, especially across the main Dorset route system
