Description
Original 18 January 2026, 8:13am
Shipton flood gate is in use due to rising levels. Navigation closed
Shipton Flood Gate
Completed: Flood gate is now open, Navigation fully open
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Oxford Canal
From: 18 January 2026, 8:07am
To: 20 January 2026, 10:44am inclusive
Region: London and South East
Reason: High Water Levels
Subject to review on: 18 January 2026
Location
| Closest waterway | Oxford Canal |
| Starts at | Flood Gate |
| Ends at | Flood Gate |
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