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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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Wednesday 20 November 2002 09:49
: Andy Saunders (andy.saunders@oucs) said:
To answer Robin's question, the level marker is on the south side of the path between the two bridges. The level is 56.50 which just covers my pedal crankshaft.
Wednesday 20 November 2002 09:16
: Robin Mayfield (rjjm@goldfishblu.com) said:
A lot lower today (where is that level marker?).
Walkable in Wellies. Easy to cycle through (for me, at least).
Tuesday 19 November 2002 15:23
: John Ward (bigj@teaching.physics.ox.ac.uk) said:
56.57 on stick at 1330hrs today. i.e. down 1cm on yesterday
Tuesday 19 November 2002 10:45
: Zong-Pei Han () said:
I think the water level today is the same as yesterday if not slightly higher.
One needs a pair of good wellies and a brave heart.
Tuesday 19 November 2002 09:55
: Robin Mayfield (rjjm@goldfishblu.com) said:
Not sure if the level is lower today (forgot to check the lock), but it seemed a lot easier and was possible with wellies, (or old shoes and wet feet), cycling slowly from the Marston end.
No floating logs. Level pretty much constant - possibly just below axle.
Monday 18 November 2002 14:27
: John Ward (bigj@teaching.physics.ox.ac.uk) said:
At 13.40hrs 56.58 on the level stick.
In bike terms that is axle height on 27" wheels.
Passage possible in wellies tho hard work.
Log hazards would seems to have floated away.
Monday 18 November 2002 11:46
: Chris Willis () said:
At 8.30 this morning I and several cyclists did go the full length of the path leaving the City. Logs were indeed floating around so I doubt if I shall attempt again for some time, and certainly not after dusk.
For the record, I saw that the water level was 56.58.
Monday 18 November 2002 10:05
: Robin Mayfield (rjjm@goldfishblu.com) said:
Totally impassible at 09:05 this morning. Even for those with wellies. Would attempt in waders or scuba gear. But, otherwise steer clear.
Monday 18 November 2002 08:49
: Nigel Berry (nigel.berry@admin.ox.ac.uk) said:
This morning 16 (sic) inches and, judging by the water flow on the Oxford side of the bridges, rising.
Beware submerged logs from felled tree, some of which look as though they have shifted
onto the path itself. Last report from me for a few days...
Monday 18 November 2002 07:24
: L C C Reynolds (laurence.reynolds@admin) said:
18 November 2002 6.50 am Cycling down Ferry Road I met a cyclist with wellingtons on who said it was now impassable even for bikes. So I took his word for it...
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