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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 15 November 2019 18:40
: Bill () said:
very slightly higher but still,passable by bike or with wellies
Friday 15 November 2019 09:12
: Andy Saunders (andy.saunders@it.ox.ac.uk) said:
09:00 Water level similar to last night i.e. easily passable on bike, pedestrians will want boots.
Thursday 14 November 2019 18:32
: Nigel Berry () said:
In practical terms the water level remains about the same, although it may have dropped slightly today. Pedestrians still need wellies. Last night's rain might raise the level again shortly.
Thursday 14 November 2019 10:21
: Liz Lock (liz.lock@campion.ox.ac.uk) said:
It was about 4 inches deep at 9.30, and not in any way dangerous. The signs are rather unhelpful to the credulous.
Thursday 14 November 2019 09:32
: Suzie (suze_engela@hotmail.com) said:
Security services have just announced that Mesopotamia walk is closed due to flooding. This normally consists of a sign at the corner of South Parks and Cross Rd, which you can cycle or walk past at your own peril..
Thursday 14 November 2019 09:16
: Lucy (melville.lucy@gmail.com) said:
Cycled it this morning at 08.45am. You are fine if you stay on the crown over the path across the reed beds. Walkers fine with wellies.
Thursday 14 November 2019 09:10
: Nigel Berry () said:
Level this morning much the same as yesterday evening - see previous post.
Wednesday 13 November 2019 18:04
: Bill () said:
slightly higher than this morning - but ok on a bike if you “crank” the pedals at 3 and 9 o’clock
\ntoo deep for walking unless wearing wellies
Wednesday 13 November 2019 14:29
: Lucy (melville.lucy@gmail.com) said:
Have just been informed at 2pm Tuesday 13th that cyclists will now find that their foot is in the water on the down pedal.
Wednesday 13 November 2019 09:22
: Gail () said:
OK on most bikes but if you're on a Brompton, your feet will be wet!
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