and i cant understand why people still despite all the warnings continue to try and drive thru all that water, putting themselves and the rescurers in danger,.
keep safe while out there every one
-- Edited by milo on Thursday 2nd of February 2012 07:24:18 PM
Beth54 said
02:09 AM Feb 3, 2012
These photo's are from one of my cousins in Mitchell. For those who Haven't seen the Maranoa River, it's very very deep. I'm told it's the fastest flowing river in Australia.
The flooding is getting so bad up there again this year. You just wonder whats going to go under next. I remember my son having trouble getting back to Biggenden from here a year ago about this time. Thank goodness I'm not heading north at the moment and anybody who are, please be careful. Keep safe.
Cruising Granny said
02:21 AM Feb 3, 2012
Thanks Beth. That gives us a good picture of what happens out there when it gets wet. The country is so flat, and that black soil takes up the water and becomes a slimy, sticky mess. It will take a long time to dry out this time as it's still pretty wet from the last lot before Christmas. The people must be sick of it, the councils and road department must be sick of it. I hope everyone experiences minimal damage and impact. Those communities are good at working together and supporting each other.
Beth54 said
02:23 AM Feb 3, 2012
I certainly don't like travelling at this time of the year. Too hot, and too wet usually.
The photo with the bottle trees in, those railings are the bridge. An amazing amount of water.
Beth54 said
02:25 AM Feb 3, 2012
Cruising Granny wrote:
Thanks Beth. That gives us a good picture of what happens out there when it gets wet. The country is so flat, and that black soil takes up the water and becomes a slimy, sticky mess. It will take a long time to dry out this time as it's still pretty wet from the last lot before Christmas. The people must be sick of it, the councils and road department must be sick of it. I hope everyone experiences minimal damage and impact. Those communities are good at working together and supporting each other.
Very true CG. This particular cousin works for the council, so is keeping abreast of the situation. She has a boat ready if the water gets too close.
They love the rain in the west, but not this much. They've had enough.
Beth54 said
02:30 AM Feb 3, 2012
Cattle trapped by floodwaters at "Mackinlay", 40km north of Mitchell, swim to safety. The property has recorded 242mm of rain in the four days to February 2, 2012. (Margaret Maudsley)
They do it because they're "heroes". 4WD, lots of power, and no brains. They risk their own lives, the lives of their passengers and everyone else who has to pull them to safety. Selfish, inconsiderate wankers.
Travel Bug said
05:15 AM Feb 3, 2012
They have certainly had enough!
Thanks for the pics Beth...they really are first hand information.
Fingers crossed that it doesn't get much worse.
Happywanderer said
05:18 AM Feb 3, 2012
I was really surprised there was nothing on the news here tonight about it. I watched 10 at 5pm and 7 at 6 pm. Nothing on either.
the rocket said
05:51 AM Feb 3, 2012
unbelievable. I wonder how the caravan park is on the left before going over the bridge to town? rocket n strop
Beth54 said
05:55 AM Feb 3, 2012
It's little higher on that side of the river Rocket, so should be okay.
lilly31 said
07:22 AM Feb 3, 2012
I have not been out yet the peel river here was suppose to peak at 5 meters over night .... The rain has almost stop at last we had our wettest day for 150 years this week ..Road's are closed south of here at Carrol ... just hear on radio cant get to port macquarie because of landslides on road ...
-- Edited by lilly31 on Friday 3rd of February 2012 07:23:58 AM
Beth54 said
07:53 AM Feb 3, 2012
Mitchell Qld.
Rocket, the photo on the right shows the caravan park on the Eastern side of the river.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 3rd of February 2012 09:01:31 AM
there,s flooding all across the nothern rivers in NSW and acroos the tablelands around Armidale.I had to make a couple of detours to get back on the Pacific highway going south, and its still bloody raining!Bill
Beth54 said
03:42 PM Feb 3, 2012
Mitchell has been declared a disaster zone this morning. Cousin is still in her home, but is almost surrounded with water.
Another cousin in Lismore will have flooding in her paddocks, but the house should be okay.
Aww Bill, you thought you were getting away from the rain by going south!
the rocket said
07:53 PM Feb 3, 2012
Beth54 wrote:
Mitchell Qld.
Rocket, the photo on the right shows the caravan park on the Eastern side of the river.
Hi beth, thanks for the photo. puts it into perspective. nice to be high and dry for now at that caravan park. do you think the spa baths went under across the bridge? rocket n strop
-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 3rd of February 2012 09:01:31 AM
Happywanderer said
12:05 AM Feb 4, 2012
Bill, You've certainly picked the wrong time to be coming south, didn't you.
A lot of rain and floods to get through before you ever get to the sunshine state of Victoria. lol
Esmeralda said
01:08 AM Feb 4, 2012
I stayed at that caravan park in August - and there was a huge gap between the river and the bridge. I wouldn't be surprised to find the spa was under water.
By the way, the weather in Victoria is great at the moment and no rain!! Good time for visitors - cool at night and warm during the day.
Beth54 said
01:41 AM Feb 4, 2012
I saw an aerial photo of Mitchell this morning, and the spa was okay, but it wasn't far off, so I'd say it's gone under too.
Esmerelda, I was trying to work out how deep that river bed is, but I'm not good with estimating such things. But yes, it's a long way to the bed.
Beth54 said
01:58 AM Feb 4, 2012
Just found out that the Caravan Park is under too.
and i cant understand why people still despite all the warnings continue to try and drive thru all that water,
,.
putting themselves and the rescurers in danger
keep safe while out there every one
-- Edited by milo on Thursday 2nd of February 2012 07:24:18 PM
These photo's are from one of my cousins in Mitchell. For those who Haven't seen the Maranoa River, it's very very deep. I'm told it's the fastest flowing river in Australia.
I remember my son having trouble getting back to Biggenden from here a year ago about this time.
Thank goodness I'm not heading north at the moment and anybody who are, please be careful. Keep safe.
The country is so flat, and that black soil takes up the water and becomes a slimy, sticky mess. It will take a long time to dry out this time as it's still pretty wet from the last lot before Christmas.
The people must be sick of it, the councils and road department must be sick of it.
I hope everyone experiences minimal damage and impact. Those communities are good at working together and supporting each other.
I certainly don't like travelling at this time of the year. Too hot, and too wet usually.
The photo with the bottle trees in, those railings are the bridge. An amazing amount of water.
Very true CG. This particular cousin works for the council, so is keeping abreast of the situation. She has a boat ready if the water gets too close.
They love the rain in the west, but not this much. They've had enough.
Cattle trapped by floodwaters at "Mackinlay", 40km north of Mitchell, swim to safety. The property has recorded 242mm of rain in the four days to February 2, 2012. (Margaret Maudsley)
They risk their own lives, the lives of their passengers and everyone else who has to pull them to safety. Selfish, inconsiderate wankers.
They have certainly had enough!
Thanks for the pics Beth...they really are first hand information.
Fingers crossed that it doesn't get much worse.
unbelievable. I wonder how the caravan park is on the left before going over the bridge to town? rocket n strop
It's little higher on that side of the river Rocket, so should be okay.
I have not been out yet the peel river here was suppose to peak at 5 meters over night .... The rain has almost stop at last we had our wettest day for 150 years this week ..Road's are closed south of here at Carrol ... just hear on radio cant get to port macquarie because of landslides on road ...
-- Edited by lilly31 on Friday 3rd of February 2012 07:23:58 AM
Mitchell Qld.
Rocket, the photo on the right shows the caravan park on the Eastern side of the river.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 3rd of February 2012 09:01:31 AM
Mitchell has been declared a disaster zone this morning. Cousin is still in her home, but is almost surrounded with water.
Another cousin in Lismore will have flooding in her paddocks, but the house should be okay.
Aww Bill, you thought you were getting away from the rain by going south!
A lot of rain and floods to get through before you ever get to the sunshine state of Victoria. lol
I stayed at that caravan park in August - and there was a huge gap between the river and the bridge. I wouldn't be surprised to find the spa was under water.
By the way, the weather in Victoria is great at the moment and no rain!! Good time for visitors - cool at night and warm during the day.
I saw an aerial photo of Mitchell this morning, and the spa was okay, but it wasn't far off, so I'd say it's gone under too.
Esmerelda, I was trying to work out how deep that river bed is, but I'm not good with estimating such things. But yes, it's a long way to the bed.
Just found out that the Caravan Park is under too.