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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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Monday 5 March 2007 18:54
: Gordon Snow (lumi@lumilinna.co.uk) said:
Monday 5 March 18:45 One third of straight track from bridge now under 1cm+ of water across its width. Appears still to be rising gently.
Monday 5 March 2007 17:35
: Geraint Jones () said:
Water rising: there is still a dry island by the cattle grid, but there are several yards where the crown is under about 2" of water. Still passable in shoes, probably.
Thursday 1 March 2007 18:19
: Nigel Berry () said:
A bit old news now, but the centre of the path is clear, and the water on its edges seems to be in retreat. The punt ramp is still well covered, however, and the river is flowing fast and high.
Wednesday 28 February 2007 08:14
: L C C Reynolds () said:
Wednesday 28 CORRECTION 7.45 am path covered for about 60 yards before the first bridge coming from Marston.
Wednesday 28 February 2007 08:13
: L C C Reynolds () said:
Wednesday 28 7.45 pm path covered for about 60 yards before the first bridge coming from Marston.
Tuesday 27 February 2007 20:53
: Gordon Snow (lumi@lumilinna.co.uk) said:
Tuesday 27 Feb 20:30 Water now more than 4 cm deep across track at bridge end, and still rising.
Tuesday 27 February 2007 18:23
: Nigel Berry () said:
Waters now across the path in places, but only half an inch or so deep at the crown.
Sunday 25 February 2007 20:40
: Nigel Berry () said:
Sunday, 8.30 pm: water edging onto both sides of path at Mesopot. end.
Thursday 15 February 2007 08:39
: Nigel Berry () said:
All clear now
Wednesday 14 February 2007 16:23
: Nigel Berry () said:
Slightly higher now, boots preferable to shoes if walking.
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