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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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Saturday 24 February 2024 09:49
: Sebastian () said:
It’s gone up overnight and now flooded to the dogleg. Path to rainbow bridge and uni parks also very bad and impassable.
Saturday 24 February 2024 09:49
: Sebastian () said:
It’s gone up overnight and now flooded to the dogleg. Path to rainbow bridge and uni parks also very bad and impassable.
Friday 23 February 2024 08:28
: Sebastian () said:
Much the same as yesterday, flooded to just before dogleg. Cyclist in wellies made it through.
Thursday 22 February 2024 18:28
: Beth () said:
I made it through in wellies. Somehow seems to be covering more of the path but isn't as deep. Not the easiest walk but there was 2 or 3 inches of boot above water
Thursday 22 February 2024 12:30
: David () said:
Easily passable in 38cm-high wellies today - well below the level where it splashes over their tops while walking.
Thursday 22 February 2024 07:06
: Sebastian () said:
Still flooded to just before the dogleg from the Marston end. One cyclist turned back another was well prepared in wellies and went for it.
Wednesday 21 February 2024 18:58
: Jim (jim.hlsey@ndph.ox.ac.uk) said:
Looking at the weather we have just had, & what is forecast tomorrow, & taking into account the delay from when rain falls to when the levels rise, & finally given that Warwickshire (source of Cherwell) has had record rainfall recently, my prediction is that the path will remain under water until possibly next Weds or Thursday. I hope I am wrong! Thankfully there should be a lull in significant rain after tomorrow, which will be very welcome.
Wednesday 21 February 2024 15:16
: Yong (liyong888@gmail.com) said:
It seems no need for further engineering to add camera or additional sensor. There's already water depth sensor by gov and the data published online.
\nhttps://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/station/7071
\nSeveral days ago, someone mentioned it is easy to make a passible or not judgement according to the water level data of "River Cherwell level upstream at Kings Mill". For example, if above 2m is not passible.
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Wednesday 21 February 2024 14:06
: Ron (royronalda@gmail.com) said:
Anna's camera is an interesting idea. Maybe we could couple it with a water depth sensor deployed near the cattle grid at the Oxford end. This cycle path a critical avenue for hundreds of commuters. If the city is serious about promoting commuting via cycling and public transportation, this would be a good investment.
Wednesday 21 February 2024 12:40
: peter price (peterprice@priest.com) said:
these bike kicking boys wouldnt be up to their tricks if we brought back capital punishment. countrys too soft. god bless. peter x
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