DESPITE a dry weekend, authorities are warning that some Oxfordshire residents are still likely to be affected by flooding.
There are flood warnings in place from the Environment Agency is Islip and Oxford, as well as road closures in parts of Oxfordshire due to flooding.
EVENING UPDATE: Firefighters to the rescue as flooding poses 'risk to life'
This afternoon, Magdalen College in Oxford posted a video showing the extent of flooding on its land.
The flood may have receded since the weekend, but the Water Meadow is still more water than meadow #magicmagdalen #magdalenmenagerie pic.twitter.com/cSJLS1Qhzw
— Magdalen College (@magdalenoxford) November 18, 2019
According to Oxfordshire County Council, current levels on the Thames, Cherwell and are other watercourses remain high following heavy rain during the week as the effects run through the river network.
The Environment Agency's flood map details all the warnings and alerts here
Matt Chapman, of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Many county council staff have been busy throughout the current flood situation, including highways, fire and rescue officers and crews, the Emergency Planning Unit and emergency response volunteers and care services, all working in trying circumstances due to the rainfall.
Flooding at Woodeaton. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council.
"The best advice for residents is to be prepared for flooding, and avoid driving through flooded streets. Residents can keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts and Environment Agency alerts."
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The public can get in touch with the council 0345 310 1111 about road problems caused by flooding.
Flooding at Middle Barton Road. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council.
Which roads are closed due to flooding?
Oxfordshire County Council has listed the following roads as being closed by flood waters, correct as of 10.15am:
The Old Minster in Minster Lovell
Lower Street, Islip
Middle Street, Islip
Merton to Islip (at Oddington Bend)
Roads in the village of Wendlebury
Station Road in Cropredy
Church Hill Tackley
Woodeaton – the B4027 to Marston
Marsh Gibbon Bicester Rd
These roads are flood affected but passable with care:
Juncton of Evans Lane and Mill Street, Kidlington
Tadmarton Road, Bloxham
A4095 Lince Lane near the junction with the B4027 Station Road
Station Road, Launton
Five Ways Junction to Shutford Road in Tadmarton
Cassington Road, Yarnton
Bayswater Road, Oxford
Ploughley Road, Lower Arncott
The road between Barford St John and Barford St Michael
Woodstock Road, Charlbury
Lower Road, Eynsham
Fecot Road, Murcott
Station Road, Launton
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