Chinchilla is being urged to evacuate, Doug I hope all is well.
Other small towns as well guys hang in there.
Cruising Granny said
09:02 PM Jun 14, 2011
Even down here in SA we've seen news warning people in those regions of flash flooding to take precautions or evacuate. Those low pressure systems can wreak havoc on the unwary. Similar to tropical cyclones without the long warning period.
Firefly said
10:14 PM Jun 14, 2011
Apparently its not Dougs Chinchilla, there is another somewhere Chris.
But Kempsey is going under as we speak, evacuating now, into the main street by 4am.
Happywanderer said
10:26 PM Jun 14, 2011
Talking to son before. Weather beautiful in Biggenden, warm, no rain. They've just got back from Rainbow beach, Inskip Point, weather great over there too. He didn't know anything about all the bad weather as hasn't been watching the news over the weekend. I wonder where the other Chinchilla is.
Happywanderer said
10:27 PM Jun 14, 2011
Where's Kempsey firefly? I've lost my bearings.
Firefly said
10:52 PM Jun 14, 2011
Kempsey is North of Newcastle mate, but not as close to the water I don't think.
Heading towards Port Macquarie way Marj. Heres a map mate.
Kempsey is about halfway between Coffs Harbour & Taree, Rod
Firefly said
08:23 AM Jun 15, 2011
At 1.30am we were called to send a task force to Kempsey which is predicted to burst its banks soon. The water has already filled the Coles carpark there.
Our truck went up there and won't get back till the water recedes now, the guys are stuck. Only way out is SES flood boats.
lilly31 said
06:32 PM Jun 15, 2011
Seen on the news parts of port macquare on the river is hit hard to tonight and the are expecting a king tide as well
Firefly said
09:34 PM Jun 15, 2011
Our boys are at Port tonight mate, will keep you posted as I hear.
We are currently travelling up to Hawk's Nest north of Newcastle. My brother who lives there said today has been terrible with wind and rain but says we will get thru. News said only trucks and 4x4 can get through. Aren't we glad we bought our land cruiser 2 weeks ago.
Father Ted said
10:13 PM Jun 15, 2011
Pacific closed at Kempsey for North and South bound.Also minor closures further North.I had to turn round at Nambucca and come back to North Arm Cove via Dorrigo,Armidale etc.Cops told me at Urunga that the Pacific could be closed for up to 4 days.This from this arvo.Left Buderim 4.45am,arrived back at the cove 8.pm.a long drive and thats for sure.
jimricho said
06:31 AM Jun 16, 2011
Firefly wrote:
Apparently its not Dougs Chinchilla, there is another somewhere Chris.
But Kempsey is going under as we speak, evacuating now, into the main street by 4am.
That place is most likely Kinchela. Would sound very similar to Chincilla on the radio or TV. It's downstream from Kempsey towards South West Rocks.
Firefly said
09:22 AM Jun 16, 2011
Ahhh thanks Jim, that may be it too mate.
The other half said they housed them at Port last night and they were on their way back to Kempsey this morning. He sent me photos on the phone but its a lone phone while mine is in being repaired so I don't know how to load them.
Gees Ted, that was a long drive mate and in that weather.
Pricey, how long are you in Hawkes for mate?
glassies said
03:32 PM Jun 18, 2011
yeah that was kinchela near hat head
Firefly said
04:34 PM Jun 18, 2011
Might need the hearing done next time I go for the eyes then mate.
Just caught the 4.30 news and its saying a mini tornado went through the above area.
Any forumites up that way, I do hope you are all safe and well guys.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/14/3243302.htm?site=newcastle
Chinchilla is being urged to evacuate, Doug I hope all is well.
Other small towns as well guys hang in there.
Those low pressure systems can wreak havoc on the unwary.
Similar to tropical cyclones without the long warning period.
Apparently its not Dougs Chinchilla, there is another somewhere Chris.
But Kempsey is going under as we speak, evacuating now, into the main street by 4am.
I wonder where the other Chinchilla is.
Where's Kempsey firefly? I've lost my bearings.
Kempsey is North of Newcastle mate, but not as close to the water I don't think.
Heading towards Port Macquarie way Marj. Heres a map mate.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=kempsey+nsw&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x6b9e7576173a39eb:0x40609b4904396e0,Kempsey+NSW&gl=au&ei=G1n3TbekK5G8vwOc4ZyDDA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CCUQ8gEwAA
At 1.30am we were called to send a task force to Kempsey which is predicted to burst its banks soon. The water has already filled the Coles carpark there.
Our truck went up there and won't get back till the water recedes now, the guys are stuck. Only way out is SES flood boats.
Our boys are at Port tonight mate, will keep you posted as I hear.
A friend sent me this link for the Kempsey area.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGaeiq482DA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Pacific closed at Kempsey for North and South bound.Also minor closures further North.I had to turn round at Nambucca and come back to North Arm Cove via Dorrigo,Armidale etc.Cops told me at Urunga that the Pacific could be closed for up to 4 days.This from this arvo.Left Buderim 4.45am,arrived back at the cove 8.pm.a long drive and thats for sure.
That place is most likely Kinchela. Would sound very similar to Chincilla on the radio or TV. It's downstream from Kempsey towards South West Rocks.
Ahhh thanks Jim, that may be it too mate.
The other half said they housed them at Port last night and they were on their way back to Kempsey this morning. He sent me photos on the phone but its a lone phone while mine is in being repaired so I don't know how to load them.
Gees Ted, that was a long drive mate and in that weather.
Pricey, how long are you in Hawkes for mate?
yeah that was kinchela near hat head
Might need the hearing done next time I go for the eyes then mate.