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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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Sunday 9 February 2014 19:21
: Alan () said:
At 5.30pm the water reached to the cattle grid at Ferry Lane; the stretch of cycle path leading from it to the bend was clear in the middle, but there was water all the way along on both sides of it.
Sunday 9 February 2014 09:46
: Martin (Martin.maiden@zoo.ox.ac.uk) said:
I've Just been to have a look. The water is very high, approaching the cattle grid at the end of Ferry Lane - therfore impassible without a canoe for the next few days I should think - perhaps longer if the expected rain comes.
Saturday 8 February 2014 19:42
: Anton (anton.vaks@gmail.com) said:
Today at 19:15 tried to cross by foot with wellies, but the water was too high. Probably more than 30 cm in the deepest place.
Saturday 8 February 2014 16:46
: Ros C. () said:
Feb 8th Saturday, 2.15 pm. I decided not to cycle across, as did several others. It was cold , windy, and the water looked fast flowing. Am I a wimp? possilbly as two brave lasses walked over. The water was over their knees at the deepest.
\nA passer-by confirmed rhe water has crept up since yesterday.
Saturday 8 February 2014 11:02
: Adam (adamharper00@gmail.com) said:
Walked through in wellies at about 9:30 this morning - several inches throughout, only a couple more and the boots wouldn't be able to cut it.
Friday 7 February 2014 22:55
: Andy Saunders () said:
water up to crankshaft at deepest point, a couple of centimetres up on this afternoon
Friday 7 February 2014 17:01
: Rosamund (Rosamund.s.ions@gmail.com) said:
Water just over my feet at the bottom of each pedal stroke, but not much wind so crossing easier than of late. (16:30 Friday)
Friday 7 February 2014 10:41
: peter fisher (peter.fisher@bioch.ox.ac.uk) said:
water level to bottom of pedals still passable cycling with shoes but for how much longer?
Friday 7 February 2014 08:09
: David Nowell (david.nowell@eng.ox.ac.uk) said:
Starting to rise again, but still passable on a bike without wellies. Pedestrians, however, will need them. Kings Mill (upstream) level 2.17m.
Thursday 6 February 2014 19:03
: David Nowell (david.nowell@eng.ox.ac.uk) said:
Rather similar to this morning. 1 to 2" deep. May start to rise again as a result of recent rain. Fine on a bike, wellies needed on foot.
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