On 28 August 2022, residents of North Bellingen gathered together for a Big Flood Get Ready Meet up. These videos, maps and other materials were prepared for the event. We've posted them here as an ongoing resource for North Bellingen residents.
North Bellingen - Flood Tips Leaflet
Videos
North Bellingen Big Flood Meet up - August 2022 - Introduction
North Bellingen Big Flood Meet up - August 2022 - Flood mapping and possible scenarios
North Bellingen Big Flood Meet up - August 2022 - SES Talk
Flood Height Data
Historic Flood Heights - Table
Historic Flood Heights - Graph
Maps
These maps are based on simple calculations of flood height minus elevation to give an approximate depth at a given location. Stormwater runoff has not been taken into account. The maps should only be used to give a general idea of depths and inundation. The accuracy of the maps has not been calculated.
Map 1 - 1974 Flood Level (9.5 metres)
Map 2 - 1870 Existing Record Flood Height (11.5 metres)
Map 3 - Probable Maximum Flood Height (16.74 metres)
Based on Lower Bellinger and Kalang Floodplain Management Study by WMAWater for Bellingen Shire Council
* Note: The PMF is the largest flood that could conceivably occur at a particular location, usually estimated from probable maximum precipitation, and where applicable, snow melt, coupled with the worst flood producing catchment conditions. For further detail see the Floodplain Management Study at the link above.