Oxford Canal Flooding

[Dave123 112]

South Oxford closed at various points from Banbury southward due to flooding. River flowing into canal below Banbury lock and Shipton flood gate (the single gate before the bridge by Shipton Church) is closed. 

Some numpty obviously ignored the fact the river was in red leaving Aynho weir lock and is now stranded.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=216769546763823

And someone tried to go up through Banbury lock🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[Nightwatch 1076]

Two thirds of SpiceballPark is under water. The foot path adjacent to the river is out of sight.

 

unbelievable.

[ditchcrawler 2195]

The multi million pond flood defence is working then

[Athy 901]

41 minutes ago, Nightwatch said:

out of sight.

 

unbelievable.

You sound like a hippy at a '70s rock festival!

[mrsmelly 8685]

59 minutes ago, Dave123 said:

South Oxford closed at various points from Banbury southward due to flooding. River flowing into canal below Banbury lock and Shipton flood gate (the single gate before the bridge by Shipton Church) is closed. 

Some numpty obviously ignored the fact the river was in red leaving Aynho weir lock and is now stranded.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=216769546763823

And someone tried to go up through Banbury lock🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Yeah the usual spot for numpties. I moor just above the lock and its a tad damp this year, canoeists only through the lock lol.

[Athy 901]

Just now, mrsmelly said:

Yeah the usual spot for numpties. I moor just above the lock and its a tad damp this year, canoeists only through the lock lol.

It's not yet so bad that they can canoe round it, then?

[mrsmelly 8685]

4 minutes ago, Athy said:

It's not yet so bad that they can canoe round it, then?

Now that would be worth seeing 😃

[Markinaboat 69]

Somerton Meadows

[Nightwatch 1076]

10 minutes ago, Markinaboat said:

Somerton Meadows

Not so long ago we had a BBQ along there.

[Athy 901]

Is that just above the deep lock? If so, it's a lovely mooring, though I don't remember the lake view.

[Nightwatch 1076]

Just now, Athy said:

Is that just above the deep lock? If so, it's a lovely mooring, though I don't remember the lake view.

About half a mile from the deep lock. Near to the village. The lake isn’t normally there to be honest.

[Athy 901]

Just now, Nightwatch said:

About half a mile from the deep lock. Near to the village. The lake isn’t normally there to be honest.

Yes, I'd sort of guessed that part.

[ditchcrawler 2195]

4 minutes ago, Athy said:

Is that just above the deep lock? If so, it's a lovely mooring, though I don't remember the lake view.

The river is over to the right near the trees, we use to stop there and walk the dog along the river.

[matty40s 4174]

31 minutes ago, Markinaboat said:

Somerton Meadows

Bit more rain and it will be Somerton Wide

[Markinaboat 69]

Link to three videos I took the other day. Should work??

 

The meadows are a flood plain but not usually this much. I know the Great Western Arms at Aynho was flooded for the first time in 12 years according to the owner.

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/eb475l004x440h5/20201224164622.m2ts?dl=0

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vemb31hj2i7fb7g/20201224164735.m2ts?dl=0

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ro7y0jirjfm1nji/20201224164101.m2ts?dl=0

 

Edited December 27, 2020 by Markinaboat
possible onset of dementia!

[Markinaboat 69]

1 hour ago, Nightwatch said:

Not so long ago we had a BBQ along there.

was one of our regular lockdown walks.

[mrsmelly 8685]

The level is falling quite rapidly at the moment. Hope theres no more rain though 

On 24/12/2020 at 15:43, Dave123 said:

South Oxford closed at various points from Banbury southward due to flooding. River flowing into canal below Banbury lock and Shipton flood gate (the single gate before the bridge by Shipton Church) is closed. 

Some numpty obviously ignored the fact the river was in red leaving Aynho weir lock and is now stranded.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=216769546763823

And someone tried to go up through Banbury lock🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

That boat is alongside now and path visible.