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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 27 November 2024 15:31
: Eamonn () said:
No change since peak flooding. The water extends all the way out to Ferry Road.
Wednesday 27 November 2024 09:41
: S () said:
The Charlbury Road path (by the tennis courts at Cherwell School) is still flooded. I cycled through around 9:20am and got wet feet.
Tuesday 26 November 2024 20:33
: Geraint Jones () said:
For what it's worth, there was water on the Charlbury Road path this morning; there was a foot or so tonight; and the Cherwell School has closed South Site tomorrow (and is advising North Site pupils to find another way in) on advice that the water is not going away before then.
Tuesday 26 November 2024 19:12
: JK () said:
Cycled through the path between oxford high and Cherwell high school. Got soaked up to between my ankle and knee.
Tuesday 26 November 2024 18:38
: Hilde () said:
The cycle path linking Oxford High School to Cherwell drive (past Cherwell School sports fields and tennis courts) is also under water (at 16h45) - not sure exactly how deep but my shoes got wet pedalling through.
\nWill wear Wellies tomorrow morning.
Tuesday 26 November 2024 18:21
: Jimbo Jones () said:
For what it's worth I predict it will be clear again by the weekend
Tuesday 26 November 2024 17:19
: Anne Lloyd () said:
the footpath/cycle path across Marston meadows is now very flooded, looks completely impassable.
Tuesday 26 November 2024 09:01
: Martin () said:
Almost 30cm higher than it was in September. Impossible to pass as it would be almost waist height at the deepest.
Tuesday 26 November 2024 07:02
: Valentina (valentinamione@gmail.com) said:
Cycle path flooded on Marston end. Didn't dare to cycle in since also the beginning of ferry rd was flooded
Tuesday 26 November 2024 06:25
: Dom () said:
Measured river levels have risen dramatically overnight. I haven’t been down to look, but path is likely impassable without a wetsuit this morning.
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