Oxford remains “extensively flooded” following the impact of Storm Bert.

The storm caused severe flooding across the city and wider county last week with homes, schools, roads and businesses all affected.

Flood warnings have been removed from Oxford with river levels falling below the flood risk threshold but parts of the city remain underwater.

A statement from Oxford City Council today (Monday, December 2) said: “Flood alerts remain in place and many areas of Oxford remain extensively flooded.

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Floods in Oxford last week.Floods in Oxford last week. (Image: Ed Burnett)

“Following paths closed around Oxford today: Marston Cyclepath, Willow Walk, Towpath from Fiddler's Island to Botley Road, Towpath from Osney Lock to Grandpont, Towpath from Folly Bridge to Donnington Bridge

“The towpath between Donnington Bridge and Iffley Lock is now clear, but the towpath south of Iffley Lock remains heavily flooded.

“Even after the floodwater initially recedes, please do not use the towpaths until they have been inspected and formally reopened (when the 'towpath closed' signs have been removed).

“Floodwater can damage the structural integrity of the towpaths, meaning some sections could give way underfoot.

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“Flood barriers remain in place for now at Bullstake Close, Osney Island and South Hinksey.”

The weather forecast is for scattered showers over the coming days and the Environment Agency does not expect these showers to significantly affect river levels.

It is instead expected that river levels will lower over the next 48 to 72 hours as water moves downstream.

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