Stuarts Point groundwater update - 9am Friday

Published on 23 September 2022

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Update 9am Friday 23 September

Flood Watch

The Bureau of Meteorology issed a Flood Warning number 6 at 8.20am EST on Friday 23 September 2022 for the Macleay River saying Minor flooding is occurring at Georges Creek and likely at Bellbrook and Kempsey.

The flood peak is expected Friday afternoon at Bellbrook, and then on Saturday morning at Kempsey.

The Macleay River at Bellbrook is likely to peak near the minor flood level (6.50 metres) around 01:00 pm Friday.

The Macleay River at Kempsey (AHD) is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. The river level may reach around 4.80 metres Saturday morning with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

For up to date information check the Bureau's Flood Warnings Summary page.

Stuarts Point pumping

• There was significant rainfall in Stuarts Point overnight into Friday with the local gauge reading approximately 70mm.

• Pumping commenced on Thursday evening in order to mitigate the impact of waterlevels rising.

• Fire & Rescue trucks and NSW SES volunteers are monitoring the situation and have provided sandbags.

• Staff are on standby to establish and run the pumps. 

Groundwater levels

The level at Bore 1 is currently FALLING and measured 4.30m AHD at 3pm

The March 2021 peak was 5.42m AHD.

The March / April 2022 peak was 5.57m AHD.

Council staff and emergency services are monitoring the situation on the ground and through groundwater level monitors.

Residents should monitor conditions at their own properties and act accordingly.

Readings taken at 8am Friday 23 September 2022

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How to read this diagram

The diagram shows the groundwater level for the past 30 days. The three graphs essentially present the same data but each with relation to a different reference point (or datum).

  • The blue graph shows the depth of water below the Mount Point, which is where the laser that takes the reading is mounted.
  • The red graph shows the height of the water above the Australian Height Datum (AHD) which is the official height metric based on the average of sea levels from 1966-68.
  • The green graph shows the depth of the water below ground level at the location of the meter.

What should you do?

Please do not drive, ride, walk or play in floodwater or surface water as it may pose a health risk.

If groundwater is covering household septic tanks, please minimise use of water in your homes, especially showers and toilets.

If you need emergency help with flooding in your property call the NSW State Emergency Service on 13 25 00.

In life-threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately. 

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