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Shipton Flood Gate

Type: Navigation Closure

Waterway(s): Oxford Canal

From: 5 February 2026, 8:05pm

To: On-going

Region: London and South East

Reason: High Water Levels

Subject to review on: 6 February 2026

Location

Closest waterwayOxford Canal
Starts atFlood Gate
Ends atFlood Gate
Upstream winding holeOX-109-001
Downstream winding hole

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

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