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Banbury experienced flooding before the construction of flood defenses primarily due to its location on the floodplain of the River Cherwell, which often swelled during heavy rainfall. The town's historical development, including urbanization and drainage alterations, exacerbated runoff and reduced the land's natural ability to absorb water. Additionally, inadequate drainage systems at the time could not cope with extreme weather events, leading to significant flood risk. These factors combined resulted in frequent and severe flooding before the implementation of effective flood management measures.

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