Aerial footage shows the dramatic extent of the flooding from above in Oxford this morning.
Storm Henk has caused major disruption in the city with flooded roads, blown-over trees and the cancellation of public transport.
Footage taken by Thom Airs Media from above Christ Church Meadows and the River Thames shows the extent of the flooding.
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Oxford this morning. Spot Port Meadow in the distance - looks like Farmoor! pic.twitter.com/dstac1YXIf
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The major flooding comes from days of heavy downpour which has left 27 flood warnings in place across Oxfordshire today.
The Environment Agency expects flooding on the River Cherwell, the River Thames, River Ray, River Stert and at Chalgrove Brook.
More than 300 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, are in place across England on Friday morning with 330 flood alerts.
The impact of surface water and river flooding will continue to be “significant” across parts of England following heavy rainfall, experts have warned.
Showers will continue into Friday morning, according to forecasters, and are likely to affect parts of south-west and eastern England, Wales and areas in Scotland.
Today the Met Office is forecasting a mainly dry day in Oxfordshire with variable cloud and bright spells, but a few isolated showers may develop through the afternoon and evening.
It will stay mostly cloudy tonight, with some light spells of rain or drizzle at times.
There is a chance of some brighter spells developing from the west tomorrow afternoon.
It comes as the A34 was closed on Thursday night in the southbound carriageway near the Abingdon North junction due to flooding.
Police closed the carriageway from Hinksey Hill at around 8pm with motorists held up in queues of around 40 minutes.
National Highways confirmed at 11am this morning that the flooding has now cleared and the A34 fully reopened.
"There are no residual delays in the area. Thank you for your patience," National Highways added.
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