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Flood Management
Effects of Flooding in Forbes
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Forbes has experienced on average a major flood every 7 years since 1887. The highest recorded flood occurred in June, 1952 when the river peaked at 10.80m at the Forbes Iron Bridge, (on the Forbes-Cowra Road). During the flood of August, 1990, which peaked at 10.65m, approximately 132 properties in Forbes were affected by flood water.
Some of the effects that may occur at various heights at the Forbes Iron Bridge are shown in the table below.
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09.30m
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A number of roads may close to light traffic. they include the Forbes-Gooloogong Road at Dukes Crossing and the Forbes-Grenfell Road at Muddy Lagoon.
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10.20m
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Water breaks out of the river near the Bathurst Street railway bridge and flows north and west.
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10.35m
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Peak height August 1998
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10.38m
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Houses within Forbes begin to be affected by rising flood waters. Lower rankin Street inundated.
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10.40m
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Water may start to flow out of Lake Forbes and into the town
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10.50m
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The Newell Highway may close 6km from Forbes at the South Condobolin turn-off
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10.62m
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Peak height October 1955. At about this height, flood waters split Forbes into three islands making movement around the town difficult
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10.64m
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Peak height August 1990. Approximately 132 houses were flood affected by either water in their yards of over the floors.
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Flood levels
A flood study has been completed by Sinclair Knight Merz,in 2003 showing estimated flood and flood risk levels for the Forbes township and shire regions.
They can be downloaded from the links below or alternatively they are available for viewing at the Council Offices.
Dowload the Urban Flood Map Here (pdf -269kb)
Dowload the Shire Flood Map Here (pdf -480kb)
Community Awareness & Education Campaigns
A number of brochures are available from the Council Offices containing information on:
Hazard reduction and Flood preparedness/safety procedures Severe Storms - Facts, warnings and Protection
NSW Emergency Management Arrangements.
Contact details
Forbes Shire Council
02 6850 1333 (ph)
02 6852 3053 (fax)
forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au
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