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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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Friday 1 January 2021 08:04
: iain () said:
Advertised biannual closure. Closed with barriers at the bend. Flooded 3/4 way to bend from bridge cattle grid. Alternate walking route from Edgeway Rd non-starter. Requires wellies BUT Parks gate at High Bridge was locked (7am) when other gates were open.
Thursday 31 December 2020 09:05
: Dom W () said:
Still flooded, but walkable in wellies . Cyclists riding through
Thursday 31 December 2020 07:25
: iain () said:
Flooded to within 3 metres of the corner midway between the cattle grids
Wednesday 30 December 2020 07:25
: iain () said:
No change. Flooded to the corner midway between the cattle grids
Tuesday 29 December 2020 07:14
: iain () said:
Still flooded to the corner midway between the cattle grids
Monday 28 December 2020 07:10
: iain () said:
Flooded to the corner midway between the cattle grids
Sunday 27 December 2020 10:37
: Dom W () said:
Path flooded to the bend. Level close to top of wellies - likely wet socks but doable. Couple of brave cyclists seen to make it to other side.
Sunday 27 December 2020 10:24
: Sebastian () said:
Cycle path still flooded from before the bend on the Marston side. Bottom of Ferry Road now clear so it seems to be dropping slowly. This was at 8.45am
Saturday 26 December 2020 18:26
: Dom W () said:
Waters have gone down a lot since morning, but water still reaching top of wellies just past bend coming from Ferry Road. Don’t think walkable with dry socks.
Saturday 26 December 2020 08:56
: iain () said:
Still impassible even in wellies. Flood extends up Ferry road.
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