Does Gin Gin Qld flood?
It has been described as the 1 in 500 year flood. Whilst our business remained high and dry we were gutted to see so many friends whose businesses and homes where destroyed. Gin Gin alone had approximately 100 homes that were inundated.
Where does it flood in Bundaberg?
North Bundaberg and other low-lying areas of the city were affected along with numerous coastal and rural communities along the Burnett River, Kolan River, Baffle Creek and other creek and river systems across the region. The height of the flood impact on a property is naturally dependent on its location.
Is Maitland a flood zone?
Maitland has a well documented history of flooding. Situated on the banks of the Hunter River amidst a network of tributaries and on an extensive floodplain, the history of Maitland is one of constant reports of flooding which has impacted in many ways upon the urban and social landscape or environment.
Does Millbank Bundaberg flood?
Millbank WWTP locality is shown in Figure 1. Major floods have been recorded in Bundaberg since 1875 with the most recent event in December 2010 when the river rose to 7.92 metres which is about 5.7 metres above the Highest Astronomical Tide level.
Does it flood at Burnett Heads?
In January 2013, ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald produced extreme rainfall and flooding across Queensland in tandem with damaging winds including mini-tornados. The topography (contours) of the Burnett River catchment is varied and so too is the flood level. …
Does Millbank in Bundaberg flood?
On the southern riverbank, Queens Park in Bundaberg West flooded, along with the undeveloped part of Millbank and parts of Avoca.
Does Horseshoe Bend Maitland flood?
Maitland CBD and Horseshoe Bend are protected from inundation from the Hunter River by the riverbank levee which provides protection to greater than the 1% AEP. However these areas are first inundated from the low lying land in South Maitland adjacent to the Oakhampton Floodway.
When did the Bundaberg flood happen in 2013?
During the January 2013 event, flood depths of up to 3 m and high flow velocities (up to 5m/s) were experienced in parts of North Bundaberg. Significant levels of flooding also occurred in East Bundaberg due to backwater inundation across the floodplain in areas adjacent to Saltwater and Bundaberg Creeks.
Where are the low lying areas in Bundaberg?
North Bundaberg and other low-lying areas of the city were affected along with numerous coastal and rural communities along the Burnett River, Kolan River, Baffle Creek and other creek and river systems across the region. The height of the flood impact on a property is naturally dependent on its location.
Is the Bundaberg Regional Council independently verified?
I/We are aware that Bundaberg Regional Council has compiled these records based upon data at its disposal which has not been independently verified by Bundaberg Regional Council staff or agents,
How many people were evacuated from North Bundaberg?
During the event, a large number of people were evacuated including approximately 5000 residents from North Bundaberg.