There was a flood warning for properties closest to the River Ock from Tesco to St. Helen’s Wharf on 24 September 2024 at 7:17 pm.

It said property flooding is expected. ‘River levels are rising on the River Ock as a result of very heavy rainfall yesterday. Therefore, flooding of property closest to the river is expected this evening, 24/09/24, in the Abingdon area. Areas most at risk are Nash Drive, Chaunterell Way, Mill Paddock, Orpwood Way and St Helens Mill.’

The Tesco carpark had flooded and the store closed earlier in the evening.

Residents were having an anxious wait as the water level rose during the evening. It had started to flow over into Chaunterell Way.

The water was also flowing into Nash Drive.

According to the Ock Monitoring station, the river level continued to rise after these pictures were taken at 9:30 pm …

Flooding has been a problem near the River Ock in South Abingdon. A few homes were flooded earlier this year. To help, a container has been placed near the Chaunterell Way Playground. It holds equipment to help people during floods. This equipment can be quickly given to residents if needed. (By equipment I think we are talking sandbags, but it may include a flood barrier.)

Around the Chaunterell Playground, about a dozen fruit trees have also been planted. These include plums, pears, and apples. (They are £7.50 each or two for £12.)

The footpath leading away from Tesco, which becomes unusable during floods, has been  damaged by the force of the recent floods in January and February. Currently there are notices to warn people of the unsafe surface.

The asphalt surface is cracked into large pieces, where it has been swept aside.

P.S. I haven’t been that way since mid February, when the damage probably happened.

This February, there was only one frost on February 1st. Since then, it’s been mostly cloudy and rainy. Today is no different. It’s overcast and raining and there was a fall of sleet earlier.

Already, the fields near the River Thames are flooded.

Tall poplars line the edge of the cricket field, with Wilsham Road behind.

Due to flooding, the Abingdon Parkrun has been cancelled on February 24th and most other Saturdays in 2024. Only the February 3rd event went ahead this year, which was muddy.