Video: Footage shows Banbury street covered in flood water - many homes affected

The flood is believed to have started at around 2pm today (Tuesday, November 11).

Elmscote Road is the worst affected street; however, it is believed that several back gardens of houses on Grange Road have also been affected.

One resident told the Banbury Guardian that the water level is now above ankle-deep.

They said: “I went to take my dogs out for a walk, and there was a lot of water, and I realised it was coming from the back garden of someone’s house.

“The whole street is flooded, even around the corner onto the Timms estate; there’s a lot of water, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.”

The resident, who wishes to remain anonymous says, that there is concern on the street for residents living in bungalows.

They said: “The water is just creeping up and up towards the houses. So far it hasn’t affected me too much, but several neighbours have turned their electricity off to protect themselves.

“There have been two bungalows on our street that have been quite badly affected, and it's a concern for the properties affected.”

The resident says that cars are still using the road, but it is advisable for motorists to find an alternative route if possible.

A spokesperson for Thames Water said: "We are sorry to those who have been affected by a burst water main on Elmscote Road, Banbury, on Tuesday afternoon.

“Our teams responded swiftly to the burst and have now shut off the main, meaning supply should be returning. Work is now ongoing to complete the repair.

“To keep the public and our teams safe, traffic management will be in place while we work to resolve the issue, and we apologise for the impact this will have on traffic and congestion in the area.”

For information on how to deal with flooding, visit the Thames Water guidance page on their website at:https://www.thameswater.co.uk/help/water-and-waste-help/sewer-flooding/types-of-flooding