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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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Thursday 6 February 2014 17:11
: iain () said:
1-2" on crown
Thursday 6 February 2014 08:12
: Nigel Berry () said:
About an inch deep at most on the crown. Wellies still best for pedestrians.
Wednesday 5 February 2014 15:48
: Catherine () said:
At 3.35pm easily cycled across. Had wellies on and only get the bottom of my feet wet. Very much appreciate a morning update from someone tomorrow.
Wednesday 5 February 2014 14:59
: njfawcett (njfawcett@gmail.com) said:
Just went over in trainers - so long as you do some funky pedalling you can get through with a few splashes. If you want to pedal properly you'll probably still get soggy shoes
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Wednesday 5 February 2014 14:52
: Steve (s00000@yahoo.co.uk) said:
At 14.30, you can cycle through but prepare for little splash back. Can easily walk through in wellies
Wednesday 5 February 2014 07:55
: Tim Greaves (tim-psychopath20140205@earth.li) said:
Cycled the path at 0720 this morning, and my pedals were just touching the surface of the water at the deepest point, keeping to the crown of the path. So I guess reasonable to cycle with decent shoes and some care now? Definitely still wellingtons territory for walkers.
Tuesday 4 February 2014 19:55
: James Binney (binney@thphys.ox.ac.uk) said:
19.30: cycled over path without wellies and keept my socks (but not my shoes) dry
Tuesday 4 February 2014 09:50
: Jon () said:
Water levels seem slightly lower than yesterday, but wellies still needed, both on foot and on bike.
Tuesday 4 February 2014 08:38
: iain () said:
Water up to bottom bracket on cycle
Tuesday 4 February 2014 07:22
: Martin (martin.maiden@zoo.ox.ac.uk) said:
Having abjured the path yesterday, I joined the procession of welly-wearing cyclists this morning. It is still deep, but passable if you cycle with wellies (or are a trick cyclist) and don’t care too much about getting your bike wet.
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