Is the Clarence River flooding?

River levels at Grafton are now falling and no further flooding is expected. Clarence River: Flooding is no longer expected in the Clarence River.

How high is the levee wall in Grafton?

As the city’s levees were thought to give protection to a gauge height of 8.23 metres, there was a very real danger that they would be overtopped.

How height is the Maclean levee?

3.30m
Maclean has a levee which protects the CBD and residential areas along the Clarence River to a flood height of 3.30m.

Does it flood in Yamba?

The main impact of floods in the area is isolation, however several residential and commercial properties can be inundated in severe floods. Even during minor floods, Yamba may become isolated when Yamba Road becomes closed due to rising river levels.

Did Maclean get flooded?

Many of Maclean’s CBD streets were closed on Monday due to flooding.

Is Grafton flood prone?

Since flood records commenced in 1839, Grafton has been subject to over 120 floods – the highest being in January 2013 at 8.08m. In Grafton the most important gauge for recording river height is the Prince Street gauge. See Figure 1.

Does it flood in Grafton?

The Clarence River Valley in the north coast region of NSW has a long history of flooding, especially at Grafton. In recent years the urban areas of Grafton and South Grafton have been protected from moderate floods by the construction of levee banks.

Is Yamba cut off?

With sea levels and meteorological weirdness reportedly on the rise, you can fantasise about Yamba eventually becoming an island, permanently cut off from the outside world, accessible only by boat or 4WD, at low tide or in drought.

Does Palmers Island flood?

Cut off for almost a week, residents of Palmers Island are only just starting to assess the damage caused by last week’s flooding. For one prawn farmer, an estimated 50 tonnes of stock has been killed by floodwaters.

Does the Clarence River flood in NSW?

The Clarence River Valley in the north coast region of NSW has a long history of flooding, especially at Grafton. In recent years the urban areas of Grafton and South Grafton have been protected from moderate floods by the construction of levee banks.

How do I access flood extent and flood depth information?

Navigate to your desired location by clicking, dragging or scrolling on the map. Or you can search for an address in the top right-hand corner. To access flood extent and flood depth details, make sure you have the relevant layers switched on. The layers and legend information are located on the top left-hand corner of the screen.

How is Grafton protected from floods?

In recent years the urban areas of Grafton and South Grafton have been protected from moderate floods by the construction of levee banks. The levee bank is expected’ to provide protection up to approximately the 1 in 100 year level at Grafton, and the 1 in 20 year level at South Grafton.

What is the purpose of flood mapping?

Flood mapping is an important part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), as it is the basis of the NFIP regulations and flood insurance requirements. FEMA’s flood mapping program is called Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning, or Risk MAP. FEMA maintains and updates data through flood maps and risk assessments.