Join the SEP campaign against anti-democratic electoral laws! And Tuesday's forecast is also wet, bringing four-day totals to 100mm+ in areas that are already facing rising rivers. The ADF has been deployed in the Windsor area, which is one of the worst-hit areas. My YouTube channel. ""Your Aunt?" All rights reserved, The Hawkesbury-Nepean flood of July 2022 the worst since 1978. The time was Tuesday 9 March 2022 at 9.00am when the height of the Nepean River at Camden Weir was 11.9 metres and classified as a major flood. It's embarrassing for the community. The Windsor bridge is underwater again, as forecasters warned the flooding from the Hawkesbury, Nepean and Georges rivers would approach levels previously seen both in March 2022 and March 2021. See MoreSee Less. Rainfall over the catchment also eased and inflows into the dam had dropped to 92GL/day. The Bureau of Meteorology shifted its forecast for when Sydneys heaviest falls may land, predicting 120mm to 150mm on Thursday, up from 50 to 70mm. I toured the district, commiserated with locals, and took note of what I saw. "It is hard to fathom that we are seeing a rain event of this magnitude hitting this part of Australia once again," he told. I have seen that someone here made a comment ( ICAC ) and it has been deleted. Around 45 Fijian abattoir workers rescued 60 residents from an aged care facility that was almost completely submerged. Narrow downstream sandstone gorges between Sackville and Brooklyn create natural choke points. River levels have exceeded the flood height reached in the March 2022 flood event (15.92 metres). Hawkesbury floods of October 2022 Time lapse videos, St Albans, Lower Portland, Lower Macdonald and Colo deserve better of Hawkesbury Council. The Court approved the development last November, but did not accept an argument that the site should be subdivided, meaning the dwellings being built could be owner-occupied rather than operated under Community Title as a unified facility.Council was presented with an unsolicited proposal to amend our planning codes in an ad-hoc way to permit the subdivision. For example, there were several major floods in the valley from 1956 to 1990, five of which were after Warragamba Dam was built. We just recently issued an evacuation order for the area in North Richmond downstream of the Redbank Dam because it may fail, York said. The gaping hole is a short walk from his cottage. This was voted down.I was concerned that the central question, which was which model - Community Title or Owner-occupied represented the best outcome for the community, was left largely unexamined.I want to place my remarks on this issue on the public record.For the sake of fairness, the full debate is available at Council's YouTube channel:youtu.be/DFLwrPY69hM?t=882 See MoreSee Less, Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email. I had my first awkward teenage date here. Credit: Mark Baker/AP Debris floats down a street in Windsor. I had my first awkward teenage date here. It rained exactly the same as it did last flood. Almost 120mm has already fallen at Richmond since 0900 Saturday, and earlier forecast had as much as 70mm on Sunday. Speaking. Major flooding at levels similar to last week was expected along the Upper Nepean, Nepean, Hawkesbury and Colo Rivers on Sunday evening and into Monday. Good work Councillor Nathan Zamprogno, you really are the peoples champion . There are more than 70 evacuation orders in place for western and south-western parts of the city as three major rivers burst their banks in another "life-threatening" flood emergency. 2023 Councillor Nathan Zamprogno. From the town of Windsor to the House of Windsor Will the Australian republican debate be rekindled? There is one common misunderstanding thats worth clearing up, because I hear it very frequently. The rain gauge at #Warragamba Dam has received over 120mm in the last 28 hours, with similar totals in other parts of the dam's catchment area. The area is no stranger to a flood, and residents accept it as part of life on the plains. Warragamba is not a flood mitigation dam. This flood has risen to 13.7m (as measured at Windsor which tends to be the benchmark), beating last years flood of 12.9m making it approximately a 1-in-20 year event. Please subscribe. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. The defence minister, Peter Dutton, earlier likened the weather conditions hitting the state to a cyclone that had ripped through townships. Some residents were forced to cut holes in the roofs of their houses to escape after the floodwaters rose above the level of doors and windows. "You cannot appreciate how deep that water is. NSW floods: People watch rising flood waters on the Hawkesbury River below the Windsor Bridge. That was a very good result. I cant believe I can still come to a sit down Pizza Hut. Photos from Hawkesbury City Councillor Watch's post. A flood-dominated period is likely to follow this drier cycle. You spoke very well tonight and got the right result for a dreadful situation . ""Well enough," Dorothy explained, "For someone who's 102! The Regional Flood Study is used to help local people and businesses understand their flood risk - providing flood information including new flood maps to show flood extents and depths. All you can eat was $7. She fears the life-threatening floods in northern NSW highlight the unpredictability of weather events these days and not knowing how this water will move makes it "potentially very dangerous". Such fond memories of her. More than 30,000 people remain on flood alert across New South Wales as the flooding crisis gripping much of the state continues. Keep a serious eye on the warnings and forecasts: https://t.co/2qM1QRn3xE @NSWSES pic.twitter.com/37j66m7iHA, This is our worst fear, the NSW deputy premier, Paul Toole, said earlier on Wednesday evening. Why do we need to prepare for flood during a drought? The Hawkesbury-Nepean River is near major flooding level at Windsor, @BOM_au data shows. Fact sheets about flood insurance can be found at the Insurance Council of Australia and the Floodplain Management Australia website. In New South Wales there were several warnings issues for severe weather on Sunday, including parts of the Sydney metropolitan region, the south coast, Illawarra, and parts of the tablelands. My Facebook page, where I regularly post updates during times of flood, as well as other content relevant to residents of the Hawkesbury. "Keep your eyes on Luddenham Road," one Weekender reader said. You were right when you said the community will judge this decision accordingly. Charlie Saliba's turf farm along the Hawkesbury River, north-west of Sydney,has been flooded countless times, but he has never been more concerned than about the next one. Eastern Australian rain isn't going away, and flood-hit areas could get another soaking in the next eight days. Last year, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian claimed severe flooding in the state was a one in 100-year event. I am so pleased for the Wilcoxes, but bewildered why they were put through all those months of stress and worry. That is because the state government and Hawkesbury City Council have failed to repair damage from the last flood, almost a year ago to the day, Mr Saliba said. The Nepean River is expected to pass the moderate flood level of 7.9 metres late this evening, while the Hawkesbury River may exceed the major flood level of 10.5 metres tonight and reach as high as 14 metres tomorrow. Please check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. And there is a warning out this morning for heavy rain for parts of the central coast and inland: https://t.co/E0A4G0fr0O @BOM_au pic.twitter.com/ErPvxk5ZQg. M4 Nepean River Flooding Drone Footage, 1st Mate Adventures 17,862 views Mar 20, 2021 159 Dislike Share Save 1st Mate Adventures 312 subscribers Check it out Guys, These are the waters that is. An SES spokesperson said teams had responded to heavy rainfalls overnight with the busiest areas in Penrith, Hawkesbury and Mount Druitt. People in parts of Picton were ordered to evacuate on Sunday as the Stonequarry Creek was rising quickly and could break its banks, he said. Definitely only deposit items into clothing bins not put them alongside. I certainly don't want to drive around seeing this kind of filth nor do tourists I'm sure. The Bureau of Meteorology had 10 active flood warnings in Queensland including major warnings for Eyre Creek, the lower Moonie River, the Weir River and the Condamine and Balonne Rivers as wet weather returned. The Bureau of Meteorology has upgraded its flood warning to major for the Hawkesbury and Nepean rivers with a deepening east coast low bringing heavy rain, high winds and large seas. I exclaimed, incredulous. It was concerning to see that Les Sheather, Eddie Dogramaci, Amanda Kotlash and Barry Calvert voted to support the next stage of development. Your home, your family and your animals may be vulnerable when it floods. While Mondays rain and flooding was on a scale not previously recorded in Lismore, major flood events are not unusual. A surface trough off the NSW coast was expected to strengthen, dragging in moist south-easterly winds to the warning areas. She invited me in to take tea and scones, which of course she had made herself. What is the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Regional Flood Study? Went to and had many a birthday party there back in the day. It looked just like a tip. More flood water, too, is entering the Hawkesbury-Nepean region from other tributaries that enter the flood plain below the dam. I think this is a win for the community, and lament the situation that has led to so many delays in the project (which I explained in the video link below).www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuF-kUkjoSY See MoreSee Less. Things improved for a few years, but it seems like the problem is worse than ever now. Across the state, more than 40,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, while at least another 300,000 are on high alert. A man was rescued from his car in Windsor before it went completely under. Senior weather bureau meteorologist Jonathan How said weather conditions will ease after today, but flooding remains a problem. This rain coupled with high dam levels has resulted in major flooding in the Nepean River at Menangle. While this claim was particularly outlandish, similar statements are made by governments in response to virtually every disaster in an attempt to excuse the inadequate official response and lack of preparation or timely warnings. Rainfall runoff and topography are among the major factors controlling the accuracy of modelled riverine inundation extents. The CBD of Lismore, in northern New South Wales (NSW), was completely flooded on Monday after the Wilson River broke the citys 10 metre levee around 3 a.m.. Floodwaters peaked around 12 hours later at 14.4 metres, far exceeding the 12.15 metre height of the 1974 floods and the greatest recorded level of 12.46 metres in 1890. All rights reserved, The Hawkesbury-Nepean River Floods - March 2022. Photos from Hawkesbury City Councillor Watch's post. Goodwill? Comment on Facebook This was the area North Richmond carpark was the other one I raised ( and raise frequently). Significant floods can disrupt roads, rail lines, infrastructure, and essential services such as electricity, sewerage and water. But she warned it would not be a short-term step. This flood exceeded 13.93m, beating both the March flood (13.71m) and the 2021 flood (12.91m). Flood Warning - Nepean-Hawkesbury Rivers Skip to main content Search Home About Media Contacts NSW NSW Weather & Warnings Warnings Summary Forecasts Sydney Forecast NSW Forecast Area Map Observations Sydney Observations All NSW Observations Rainfall & River Conditions VIC VIC Weather & Warnings Warnings Summary Forecasts Melbourne Forecast Why not just tunnel it! I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Dorothy Phipps. This was the area around the charity bin at Coles in Richmond before yesterday. Nathan can you repeat hear your question asked to the speaker about the name on one of the documents, I think it was Bencorp? It was concerning to see that Les Sheather, Eddie Dogramaci, Amanda Kotlash and Barry Calvert voted to support the next stage of development. She had just arrived home, driving her own car well into her eighties. Major flooding at levels similar to last week was expected along the Upper Nepean, Nepean, Hawkesbury and Colo Rivers on Sunday evening and into Monday. Why not just tunnel it! Its not a matter of if the next major flood will happen, its a matter of when. Upstream on the Nepean River, heavy rainfall caused the Warragamba Dam to spill over on 3 July (Al Jazeera, 2022). "If you are in a flood-prone area and undertaking travel that is not for essential purposes, we ask that you reconsider your travel plans. At Council's meeting last night a nineteen lot subdivision in Vincents Road Kurrajong was passed. Like droughts, fires and storms, floods are unpredictable, damaging and dangerous. 9News Staff 5:44pm Jul 4, 2022 More than 30,000 people remain on flood alert across New South Wales as the flooding crisis gripping much of the state continues. You would have to go back to 1978 (14.5m) to see a worse flood. Many waited on their rooftops for hours, with emergency services completely overwhelmed. The workers are denied the basic rights of citizenship or permanent residency and their temporary visas are tied to the companies that employ them. A young migrant worker from Pakistan was killed when he was trapped in his car in floodwaters in the citys northwest, and thousands of homes were severely damaged. The Fijian workers arrived in the region last year as part of the Pacific Labour Scheme, which provides business with cheap labour sourced from impoverished countries. Its NOT a charity all is ragged for re-selling commercially.feel free to inbox me Councillor Nathan Zamprogno I have some good information for you. The Regional Flood Study describes the existing flood behaviour of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River between Bents Basin and Brooklyn Bridge. I saw that mess the other day and wondered what sort of people were dumping their rubbish there. So sad to hear about Miss Phipps passing. While Sydney itself had been spared most of the heavy rain from the developing east coast low, inland areas including the Warragamba catchment had been receiving big falls. Thank you Nathan for sharing such kind words and fond memories of Dorothy. Ben Domensino, a senior Weatherzone meteorologist, said the rain gauge at Warragamba had collected almost 100mm from 9am to 3pm. I will miss her terribly. @BOM_au pic.twitter.com/2Gfoh7u9Bl. Then it became the result of litigation before the Land and Environment Court. At North Richmond, major flooding. Worse than 2017: Lismore faces mammoth rebuild after flood as community inundated by loss, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. So the Mayors boyfriend got his way , Councillor Kotlash has lost my vote next month, Something smells rotten in the Hawkesbury council. Last week, the peak spill rate reached 315GL a day compared with more than 440GL a day during the March 2021 floods. Its much more akin to a cyclone that has gone through there. 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