Is Newcastle in the flood zone?
Is Newcastle in the flood zone?
As you can see in the image below from the Newcastle City Council website, the majority of the inner suburbs of Newcastle are considered flood prone. This isn’t to say that all these homes will flood in heavy rain. Careful consideration has to be taken when selecting a property in these areas.
Is Newcastle NSW affected by flooding?
Flooding affects up to one third of all properties in Newcastle and it is important for all residents to be aware of their flood risk – not just at home, but at work, school or other places you visit frequently.
Does Rutherford NSW flood?
Trees were uprooted and flash-flooding had hit East Maitland, Rutherford and Oakhampton by mid-morning. Some people were lucky to escape unscathed.
Does Lake Macquarie flood?
Flooding within the City of Lake Macquarie occurs in and around the major and minor streams that outlet into Lake Macquarie waterway.
Does Hamilton flood?
Hamilton is a flood prone area at risk of both riverine (from the river) and flash flooding (from heavy rainfall).
What is the flood risk in Newcastle upon Tyne postcodes?
Each postcode is assigned a risk of high, medium, low, or very low, and then plotted on a Newcastle upon Tyne flood map. Most Newcastle upon Tyne postcodes are low flood risk, with some medium, and high flood risk postcodes.
What was the worst flood in Australia in 2007?
Newcastle – Flash Flood Data Compendium 8 June 2007 The long weekend of June 2007 will be recorded in history as one of the worst natural disasters affecting Australia, and the Hunter / Central Coast region in particular.
Where did the Great Flood of 2007 happen?
The worst of the flooding occurred across Scotland on 14 June; East Yorkshire and the Midlands on 15 June; Yorkshire, the Midlands, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire on 25 June; and Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and South Wales on 28 July 2007.
What caused the flooding in England and Wales?
The combination of high rainfall and high water levels from the earlier rainfall led to extensive flooding across many parts of England and Wales, with the Midlands, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, South, West and East Yorkshire the most affected. Gales along the east coast also caused storm damage.
