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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 12 February 2026 07:35
: Thomas () said:
Approx. 5 cm at its deepest point. Passable on bike even without wellies/boots.
Wednesday 11 February 2026 19:45
: () said:
Apologies, last entry is a mistake. Path still flooded!
Wednesday 11 February 2026 19:44
: () said:
Path completely clear, but some water is accumulating on the sides near the cattle grid
Wednesday 11 February 2026 17:38
: squirrel (blackcoldmilk@yandex.com) said:
Water level a bit above the ankle, very manageable on a bicycle. Just cycled through, didn’t get wet.
Wednesday 11 February 2026 09:10
: Josh () said:
Just barely got through rocking the pedals on tip toes, but I have dry feet. Biking with wellies would be fine
Wednesday 11 February 2026 07:41
: Iain () said:
About 4 cm lower than yesterday. Flooded to near bend. Wellies still needed, bikes can be cranked
Tuesday 10 February 2026 17:55
: Dom () said:
Water not quite up to the bend. Cycled this evening rocking pedals with waterproof shoes (not wellies). Socks mostly dry…
Tuesday 10 February 2026 07:21
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Tuesday 10 February 2026 06:44
: Iain () said:
As last report, wellies or wellies on bike only. Lower pedal well under water.
Monday 9 February 2026 19:22
: Manyee (mandy.kan@gmail.com) said:
At 19.00, water was just under my knee, just < 50cm. Just managed to walk through without getting wet because I wore good high wellies. Won't recommend it.
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