River Cherwell Flood Restriction, Oxford Canal

Detail

From Date: 16/10/2019 00:00

To Date: 01/11/2019 11:02 inclusive

Type: Navigation Restriction

Reason: Information

Is the towpath closed? No

Location

Closest waterway: Oxford Canal

Starts at: Lock 32, Nell Bridge Lock

Ends at: Lock 33, Aynho Weir Lock

Updates

01/11/2019 11:02

Strong stream warning has receded. Isis Lock is still in red and this level refers to River Thames (environment agency)

17/10/2019 10:09

We currently provide automated strong stream warnings for a small number of sites, but plan to expand the system in the future. It normally updates every 15 minutes, however please check the time the last reading was taken at each location carefully. River conditions can change rapidly and without warning.

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/boating/planning-your-boat-trip/strong-stream-warnings

Description

Environment Agencys, River Cherwell & River Thames are currently showing flood alerts due to high river levels a result of rainfall over the last few days https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings?location=+oxford

The Oxford Canal has been affected and it not possible to navigate through Aynho/Nell Bridge area due to these high water levels.