Floodplains
Dec 6th 2010, 6:38 pm
#16
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Re: Floodplains
Its quite stunning isn't it, watching the flood waters working their way down by reading the flood warnings, it gives you an idea how huge the country is. I remember earlier this year, some of the flood warnings ran for months till the waters were finally subsiding along the whole length.
I feel sorry for Coonamble - third time this year they've been flooded. The country looks very green and beautiful for the first time in years.....but the rain just keeps a coming.
Dec 7th 2010, 12:55 am
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Re: Floodplains
This is where we normally camp - well it's now 20 metres into the middle of the river!
(To be exact - we're normally by the tall bright green leafed gum tree just to the right of the stobey pole)
(Loxton, SA on the mighty Murray)
(To be exact - we're normally by the tall bright green leafed gum tree just to the right of the stobey pole)
(Loxton, SA on the mighty Murray)
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Dec 7th 2010, 2:00 am
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Re: Floodplains
Dec 7th 2010, 2:27 am
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Re: Floodplains
Well not there at any rate. It's wonderful to see all the floodplains (that aren't built on) flooded, already trees are greening up with new growth. So far it's not doing any damage from what we've heard but it's only a question of time - many of the locks are already completely under water.
As for the continuous rain - it'll be the end of many farmers around here this year! Who would've thought!
As for the continuous rain - it'll be the end of many farmers around here this year! Who would've thought!
Dec 7th 2010, 9:13 am
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Re: Floodplains
Floodplain????? Flood plains only exist in hilly places. Most of the Central and Far West of NSW is as flat as wotsit and most houses are at risk in times of heavy rain. So you wouldnt build anywhere.
There are so many rivers and tributaries which are the lifeblood of the outback to suggest not building anywhere close to them because of flood risk would amount to having to build 100kms away. Through work today we received a flood risk alert that is valid for 6 weeks.........thats how long it will take the rain in QLD to work its way down into the North and Far West of NSW.
Flood, drought, locusts.........can't win! Part and parcel of outback life I'm afraid.
There are so many rivers and tributaries which are the lifeblood of the outback to suggest not building anywhere close to them because of flood risk would amount to having to build 100kms away. Through work today we received a flood risk alert that is valid for 6 weeks.........thats how long it will take the rain in QLD to work its way down into the North and Far West of NSW.
Flood, drought, locusts.........can't win! Part and parcel of outback life I'm afraid.
Wonder how many crocs are now living in new places...
Dec 7th 2010, 10:58 am
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Re: Floodplains
Local council here classes them as floodplains off the 100 yr flood and say you can't build on the bits liable to flooding except for buildings that are allowed to wash away.
Have you actually been camping in this weather, you're brave???
Wonder how many crocs are now living in new places...
Have you actually been camping in this weather, you're brave???
Wonder how many crocs are now living in new places...
Dec 8th 2010, 9:47 pm
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Re: Floodplains
In Katherine in July we got our camper trailer covered in bat poo -
but a couple of weeks ago we finally managed to get it all washed off - 16 mm of rain, which felt like 16 inches = nice clean canvas again 
Dec 10th 2010, 7:37 am
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Re: Floodplains
Crikey - no mini cyclones down here! That would test out my guy ropes! I should've said - we don't mind camping in cold, hot, wet or dry!
In Katherine in July we got our camper trailer covered in bat poo - but a couple of weeks ago we finally managed to get it all washed off - 16 mm of rain, which felt like 16 inches = nice clean canvas again
In Katherine in July we got our camper trailer covered in bat poo -
but a couple of weeks ago we finally managed to get it all washed off - 16 mm of rain, which felt like 16 inches = nice clean canvas again Forecasting more rain weekend and next week typical sunshine while I'm at work and rain when I'm not.
