Metaphorically speaking because not much is actually burning around here. At the moment this Australia Day finds the place totally inundated and experiencing some fairly serious flooding.
It has been raining for over a week now and the area has a maximum capacity and at the moment we are actually teetering on a real disaster occurring if the rain continues. The water table is at maximum because of continual steady rain now for a good while. We wait to see how much the rain falls.
Tears from heaven.... to take care of you.. for the ones who have loved and lost.
MODERATE FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BELLINGER RIVER
Issued at 10:36 am EDT on Thursday 26 January 2012
Flood Warning Number: 22
Up to 550 mm has fallen over the Bellinger catchment in the last 4 days. However the rainfall intensity has increased during the last 3 hours with up to 80 mm falling during this period. This has resulted in renewed rises in the Bellinger River.
There is currently moderate flooding at Thora. Bellingen is expected to reach moderate flood level (6.7 metres) around 12 pm.
Further rainfall is predicted for the next 12-24 hours, which could produce further river rises. The situation is being closely monitored and revised predictions issued if necessary.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River | Date/Time of Observation |
| Bellinger R at Thora | 4.92m rising | 10:17 AM THU 26/01/12 |
| Never Never Ck at Gleniffer | 2.91m rising | 10:02 AM THU 26/01/12 |
| Bellinger R at Bellingen Br | 5.87m rising | 10:19 AM THU 26/01/12 |
| Kalang R at Kooroowi (Scotchman) | 4.16m rising | 10:19 AM THU 26/01/12 |
| Kalang R at Newry Island | 1.19m rising | 10:19 AM THU 26/01/12 |
For latest rainfall and river level information see
www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/
Image by Mezza - Sun hiding in a puddle.
