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You may also find the current flag status of the river useful. This page tracks the level of the Isis at Friar's Wharf; Geraint Jones informs me that 15" to 20" above normal there seems to be a good match for a flooded path.
The Environment Agency has an automated level meter at the Southern end of Mesopotamia with two readings available: upstream and downstream. Once calibrated against the flooding of the path these should provide a useful warning mechanism.
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Saturday 22 December 2012 16:31
: David () said:
2pm Saturday 22 dec the cattle grid just before the rollers was flooded and there was shallow water over the path for about 20 yards (Marston side). Only just walkable in shoes.
Saturday 22 December 2012 16:27
: Steve (stephen.heyworth@wadh.ox.ac.uk) said:
At 2.30 today water had just begun to join up for several yards by the cattle-grid. Not deep enough then to stop anyone with good shoes, but it's on its way up.
Saturday 22 December 2012 11:56
: Howard () said:
I see the King's Mill station data is entering the 'flooding possible' zone - how's the cycle path?
Monday 3 December 2012 09:06
: OX3 () said:
Still clear of flooding this morning, despite the rain.
Sunday 2 December 2012 22:21
: Catherine () said:
Thank you to everyone who has posted in the last week and a half. Not having to go out to check the state of the path for myself every day has been so incredibly convenient. I'm grateful.
Sunday 2 December 2012 19:11
: mart () said:
Clear and dry all the way on foot, Sunday evening.
Sunday 2 December 2012 13:58
: Bill () said:
observed from the bend, the path is completely clear on the Marston side apart from some ice/water on the edges - 2pm Sunday
Saturday 1 December 2012 17:21
: Howard () said:
I cycled through the waters OK this afternoon - water level is below the pedals at their lowest
Saturday 1 December 2012 14:23
: Bill () said:
On the Marston side still flooded to the first lamppost past the bend - ie on the main straight section leading to the river. I was on foot in shoes so didn't venture into the water.
Friday 30 November 2012 19:00
: Fred () said:
Easily walkable in wellies this evening.
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