The railway bridge at Tocumwal.
Photo by
Murray Silby
River levels continue to cause concern, with the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Edward rivers all still experiencing minor to moderate flooding.
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Spills from the Hume Dam combined with flood waters from the Kiewa River have caused renewed and prolonged flooding along the Murray River and its tributaries.
The latest information released by the State Emergency Service (SES) states there is still minor flooding occurring at Corowa and downstream of Hume Dam to Tocumwal, with the river at Corowa likely to remain around 5.60 metres through to Friday.
The Murray River downstream of Tocumwal to Barham will see minor flooding possible at Torrumbarry Weir, and with moderate flooding occurring at Barham.
Tocumwal Town Beach usually has caravans and campers lining it, but is totally under water.
Photo by
Murray Silby
The Murray River at Torrumbarry Weir may reach the minor flood level (7.30 metres) tomorrow and at Barham it may reach near 5.90 metres, with moderate flooding, the same day.
Along the Edward River, minor flooding is occurring at Deniliquin. River levels at Stevens Weir are rising once again where moderate flooding continues.
Floodwaters from the Edward River combined with floodwaters from the Billabong Creek may cause minor flooding at Moulamein from overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Floodwaters from the Murray River combined with floodwaters from the Edward River may cause minor flooding at Wakool Junction early October.
At the time of going to print yesterday, the Murray River at Tocumwal was 5.91m, and dropping slowly.
The road bridge at Tocumwal.
Photo by
Murray Silby
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