Description
Original 5 February 2026, 8:11pm
Shipton Flood Gate is closed due to rising water levels - Amber warnings have issued by the Environment Agency The notice will be reviewed on Friday 6th February
Shipton Flood Gate
Completed: The Shipton flood gate is now open, due to reducing levels on the Cherwell.
Type: Navigation Closure
Waterway(s): Oxford Canal
From: 5 February 2026, 8:05pm
To: 11 February 2026, 1:29pm inclusive
Region: London and South East
Reason: High Water Levels
Subject to review on: 6 February 2026
Location
| Closest waterway | Oxford Canal |
| Starts at | Flood Gate |
| Ends at | Flood Gate |
| Upstream winding hole | OX-109-001 |
| Downstream winding hole |
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