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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 6 April 2018 17:59
: Sebastian () said:
It’s dropped further to no more than half a centimetre on the camber. Slightly higher through the cattle grid.
Friday 6 April 2018 17:52
: Juliane (borchertj@gmx.net) said:
The water has fallen further. There is now a continuous dry path. Some big puddles left, but walkers are able to get through without getting their shoes wet.
Friday 6 April 2018 16:33
: clockback () said:
You mean less than half an inch, surely?
Friday 6 April 2018 16:28
: Nogel () said:
Almost cleared; a centimetre deep at most at the top of the camber. Passible for walkers in good shoes.
Friday 6 April 2018 07:44
: Clockback () said:
Falling fast at 7.30. Only about 20 yards
\nstill covered, just east of the two bridges
\ncattle grid.
Thursday 5 April 2018 17:35
: Sebastian () said:
Much the same as earlier - perhaps dropped an inch or two. Wellies still required for walkers.
Thursday 5 April 2018 14:33
: Clockback () said:
There have certainly been signs before (though not always). It is the plastic barriers which are new. I sense a fear of litigation, which may in the end deprive us of the choice as to whether we risk getting our feet wet or not. That could be a shame. Who is responsible?
Thursday 5 April 2018 12:55
: Elisabeth () said:
I've seen flood signs put out before - it takes a few days so only happens when the level stays up for a while. Agree that it is often getting much better before the signs go up!
Thursday 5 April 2018 12:06
: Clockback (peter.hitchens@mailonsunday.co.uk) said:
Plastic barriers, along with flood warning signs, have been placed across the path at Ferry Road Cattle Grid and at South Parks Road entrance. Somebody has shifted them partly to one side, so cyclists and walkers are getting through, but I would be interested to know what their purpose is, since the flood is not especially deep. I have not seen this here before. Water is not especially high downstream at Angel and Greyhound Meadow, so wonder why it is necessary to hold so much of it back.
Thursday 5 April 2018 11:58
: Sebastian () said:
Cycled through at 11.30am - as before - ok on a bike but still need wellies if on foot
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