Flooding continues to cause issues for a village with emergency road closures still in place.

Warnings remain active along the River Ray in Islip with residents being told property flooding continues to be a possibility.

River levels are high but slowly falling, the Environment Agency warning says, following the recent rainfall from Storm Henk with Lower Street and Mill Street in the village still closed.

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While Islip has been badly affected by the floods, Bicester, which is just over seven miles away, has been relatively unscathed in comparison. 

The town's leisure centre has been partially closed by floodwater with the learner pool remaining closed for the time being.

But the town has avoided the brunt of Storm Henk.

In comparison, villagers in Islip have been told to move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and to use any property flood protection products such as flood barriers. 

A warning states: "Flooding of low-lying land, roads and property remains possible today (January 10), especially in areas closest to the river in Mill Street, Islip.

"The forecast is dry today and overnight. Levels are expected to continue falling slowly over the coming days but will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation.

"Be aware of floodwater that may remain on the floodplain as river levels recede. Be aware of flooded roads. Do not drive through floodwater."

Oxford Mail: Mill Street flooded Mill Street flooded (Image: Newsquest)Oxfordshire County Council has said it is monitoring the roads regularly to determine when they can be reopened.

A council spokesman said: "Islip is still affected by floodwaters, with Lower Street and Mill Street remaining closed.

"Warning signs and diversions are in place. Water levels are monitored regularly and the roads will reopen when it is safe to do so."

There are also alerts in force along the River Ray for Lower Arncott and the Murcott area.

And 18 flood alerts are still in force across the county and 30 flood warnings on rivers running through the area.

The flooding in Islip since the turn of the year has been described as being the worst since 2019 by homeowners.

Paul James, 70, who has lived on Lower Street for five years said: “It does seem to becoming more frequent. We have three or four floods a year and they can last from anywhere from one week to three weeks making this road impassable."

Mr James said it was a "worry" that water levels could reach his home.

He said: "It has come up to our kerb and in our particular case we have another few inches spare but is worrying as it's happening so much more regularly now."