A sixth day of flooding across Oxfordshire has seen more flood warnings implemented and car parks shut across the area.

The county has been feeling the effects of Storm Bert since last weekend with floods becoming a daily occurrence this week.

Schools have undergone emergency closures, shops have been forced to shut, roads have been submerged and transport services delayed.

The problems continued into Friday (November 29) as 17 flood warnings were issued throughout Oxfordshire as conditions remained poor in some areas.

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Saint Helen’s Wharf next to the river in Abingdon. (Image: Emma Avery)

Oxford City Council offered an update on Friday morning with a statement that said: “River levels remain high and there are still two flood warnings in place for Oxford.

“Flood barriers at Bullstake Close, Osney Island and South Hinksey remain in place today.

“We are closely monitoring the situation, including overnight and over the weekend, and are prepared to take further action, if needed.”

Marston Cyclepath, Willow Walk, the towpath from Fiddler's Island to Botley Road and the towpath from Osney Lock to Grandpont all remained closed.

As did the towpath from Folly Bridge to Donnington Bridge and the towpath from Donnington Bridge to Eastern Bypass.

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Seacourt Park and Ride remained closed due to flooding.Seacourt Park and Ride remained closed due to flooding. (Image: Oxford City Council)

The OCC statement added: “Even after the floodwater recedes, please do not use the towpaths until they have been inspected and reopened (when the 'towpath closed' signs have been removed).

“Floodwater can damage the structural integrity of the towpaths, meaning some sections could give way underfoot.

“Boaters stranded along areas of flooded towpath should not attempt to navigate in the river spate conditions.

“One boat has already been overwhelmed and sunk on the Thames attempting to do this. If you are stranded and in need of urgent help, call the emergency services.”

Elsewhere, more than 400 calls from Oxfordshire were made to the fire service as Storm Bert led to severe flooding across the county.

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Abingdon Lock on Friday morning.Abingdon Lock on Friday morning. (Image: Emma Avery)

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service informed that they had attended over 79 incidents throughout the county.

The Seacourt Park and Ride extension was closed on Tuesday (November 26) by Oxford City Council and remained shut on Friday due to flooding.

A statement from Oxford Bus Company said: "Due to flooding at Seacourt Park and Ride, our 400 services will be unable to serve within the Park and Ride."

A statement from Oxfordshire County Council added: “River levels in Oxfordshire remain at very high levels as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Bert.

“There are large numbers of both Environment Agency flood alerts and flood warnings in place.

Two community parkruns have been cancelled this weekend due to flooding, which include the Abingdon Parkrun and Witney Parkrun events. 

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“Fire crews, highways teams and emergency planners were exceptionally busy assisting communities experiencing flooding impacts during the immediate aftermath and days following the storm.”

Abingdon Parkrun was also cancelled following the flooding.

A statement said: "It won't be a surprise if you've been anywhere near the parkrun course recently, but we have cancelled the event on Saturday, November 30.

"There is severe flooding on the course. Please check for other cancellations before you head to an alternative parkrun."

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