The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond peaked at 14.05m on Sunday afternoon (21 March); that is almost 4m above the major river height of 10.5m. The flooding is mainly centred around Australia’s east coast, but most of the country is now under weathr warnings. To access the footprint, email the team at EventResponse@jbarisk.com.If you like to find out more information about this event, our upcoming 5m flood mapping for Australia, and our existing climate change data for Australia, please get in touch. In Kendall, a town south of Port Macquarie, 700mm of rain was recorded in four days (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2021a). Issued at 9:50 am Thursday, 25 February 2021. 23/04/2021 12:00:29 PM. Since 9am Rainfalls. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/22/how-three-weather-systems-are-crashing-together-to-hammer-nsw-with-flooding-rainThe Guardian, 2021c. ‘Glad we’re out of there’: Residents scramble to safety as floodwaters rise. Strong winds have also caused damage…. © 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Severe Weather Update: flooding for eastern NSW and Qld. At Mount Seaview, the total amount that fell during this period of 907mm is four times the mean rainfall for March (243.5mm) since 1949 (Bureau of Meteorology). Know your lows: East Coast Lows (and lookalike). NSW floods: BOM warns dangerous conditions to continue, flooding forecast for inland areas – as it happened. River heights peaked on Wednesday morning (24 March) at the Hawkesbury River, near Richmond and Windsor, in the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment north-west of Sydney. The last three are located in the Hawkesbury-Nepean basin located to the north-west of Sydney (The Guardian, 2021e). The heavy rainfall only started to taper off around Tuesday. Severe flooding occurred near the newly-built bridge in Windsor as the Hawkesbury River peaked at 12.9m on Wednesday morning (24 March), and has exceeded the major flood classification of 12.2m. In Kendall, a town south of Port Macquarie, 700mm of rain was recorded in four days (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2021a). The Warragamba dam west of Sydney began overflowing on Sunday. Display on map. 10m Australians under weather warning as two systems collide – as it happened. If you would like to unsubscribe at any time please contact us at hello@jbarisk.com with the subject line Opt-out or call JBA Risk Management Marketing on 01756 799919. A return period has been estimated at the following river gauge sites, based on the intensity-frequency-curve provided by the Australia Bureau of Meteorology. As of Wednesday, flood warnings were still in place for the Clarence, Hawkesbury, Nepean, Colo, Macintyre and Gwydir rivers (The Guardian, 2021f). Prime Minister Scott Morrison called the situation “extremely dangerous”. The Hawkesbury-Nepean valley is likely to see an increase in population given its location west of Greater Sydney (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2021d). From drone video footage, and images captured by the public, it can be seen that there were significant floods in north Port Macquarie, at Settlement Point (0.5 – 1.5m), at Shoreline Drive, and at The Anchorage. Many news outlets have described the floods in Port Macquarie, Taree and nearby towns as a 1-in-100-year event (The Guardian, 2021a). River Conditions. [online] Available at: https://www.sigma-explorer.com/The Guardian, 2021a. [online] Available at: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/before-and-after-satellite-imagery-show-early-impact-of-nsw-floods-20210323-p57d9b.htmlThe Sydney Morning Herald, 2021b. Many houses along the river channels and bays were built on elevated ground, and were not inundated. This was followed by a high-pressure system stationed between Tasmania and New Zealand which pushed strong winds towards the coast of NSW for over a week (The Guardian, 2021b). The Hawkesbury-Nepean valley is likely to see an increase in population given its location west of Greater Sydney (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2021d). Natural Disaster 2021. Fairfield City Council has adopted planning controls covering flood prone land in accordance with the NSW Flood Development Manual and the NSW Government’s Flood Prone Land Policy. For Emergency Help in Floods Call the NSW … Torrential rain has been falling in parts of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, since 07 February, 2020, causing rivers to rise and flash flooding. 17.8mm was observed at Trunkey Creek within 15mins to 9:30am this morning. Catastrophe declared for NSW as 11,700 insurance claims submitted for flood damage. A period of prolonged rainfall in New South Wales (NSW) was firstly caused by a tropical low pressure system off the Kimberly coast in Western Australia, and secondly by a coastal trough – a low-pressure system lying close to the coast and causing localised heavy rainfall (Bureau of Meteorology, 2019). Port Macquarie received approximately 497mm of rainfall between 17 and 23 March, with the maximum daily rainfall being 174.6mm, with a return period estimate of 5-years (Bureau of Meteorology). At least 18,000 people were evacuated from New South Wales (BBC, 2021a). [online] Available at: https://www.wauchopegazette.com.au/story/7175916/floods-from-the-air-the-devastation-is-heart-breaking/?src=rss, © 2011 - 2021 JBA Risk Management Limited. If you are currently being impacted by a flooding event go to our Emergencies page. “Most areas of New South Wales will see a clearing trend early Wednesday as a drier airmass moves into the region,” a Bureau spokesperson said. During this period Brisbane received more than 100mm of rainfall (The Guardian, 2021c). Flooding 2021 - Disaster Assistance Natural Disaster Declarations have been made in 63 local government areas across NSW including the Blue Mountains. Floods levels observed at Windsor (2021) might be similar to 1990 records (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2021b). Mount Seaview received the highest recorded rainfall totals during this event (over a 7-day period from 17 to 23 March), at 907mm. Return period based on 7-day rainfall total at the selected sites illustrated in the figure. On the evening of Monday 22 March, 10 million Australians were under a severe flood warning, with floods forecast to affect most states excluding Western Australia (The Guardian, 2021d). Read our complete privacy policy here. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/22/nsw-flooding-state-pounded-by-rain-as-residents-along-hawkesbury-brace-for-worst-event-in-50-yearsThe Guardian, 2021b. 346 Panorama Ave Bathurst NSW 2795 SS-Environmental@customerservice.nsw.gov.au Map Name: Floods_2021 Legend All Layers and Tables Dynamic Legend Dynamic All Layers Layers: Locations which may be affected include Bowral, Jenolan Caves, Trunkey Creek and Taralga. Flood waters are seen near Kempsey , Northern NSW on Monday, March 22, 2021. Credit: JASON O'BRIEN / AAPIMAGE “We’re not through the worst of it potentially and that’s why we need to brace ourselves,” she told reporters. Photograph: Gavin Saul Warnings Information. [online] Available at: https://www.insurancecouncil.com.au/assets/media/2021/210324%20Insurance%20catastrophe%20extended%20to%20SE%20QLD.pdfNASA PPM, 2021. March 20, 2021. In addition, flood is the most expensive natural catastrophe for insurers (The Guardian, 2021e). Enable JavaScript to see Google Maps. Sorry, there was a problem with your subscription. Life-threatening floods have washed away homes and businesses with a deluge of rain inundating hundreds of kilometres of the New South Wales coast. A return period has been estimated at the following sites, based on the Design Rainfall Data System (2016) provided by the Australia Bureau of Meteorology. Draft 2021-2022 Operational Plan. NSW rainfall for the week ending March 24, 2021(ABC News: Bureau of Meteorology) The entire NSW coast has been drowned by at least 200 millimetres, and in some places, more than 400mm of rain. The NSW SES said in excess of 18,000 people statewide have been ordered to evacuate. Insurance penetration rate in Australia for non-life insurance is 3.5% of GDP in 2019 (Swiss Re Institute, 2019). The report is covered by JBA’s website terms – please read them here. Please remember to refresh page so the data is up to date. Between November 2019 and February 2020, the insurance industry lost more than AUD$ 5 billion due to natural catastrophes and extreme weather events (The Guardian, 2021e). [Source: NASA PPM, 2021; processed by JBA Risk Management.]. As of Wednesday morning (24 March, GMT +10), 17,000 insurance claims had been lodged in New South Wales and South East Queensland (Insurance Council Australia, 2021).A period of prolonged rainfall in New South Wales (NSW) was firstly caused by a tropical low pressure system off the Kimberly coast in Western Australia, and secondly by a coastal trough – a low-pressure system lying close to the coast and causing localised heavy rainfall (Bureau of Meteorology, 2019). ABC News, 2021. If you like to find out more information about this event, our upcoming 5m flood mapping for Australia, and our existing climate change data for Australia, The report is covered by JBA’s website terms – please read them, We take your privacy seriously. However, things should start to improve from the middle of the week. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia —(Map) A year after being hit with massive bushfires, New South Wales, Australia is suffering from record-setting floods. It was reported that water reached depths of about 0.5m in some houses (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2021c).In addition to high rainfall levels, the Warragamba Dam may have contributed to severe floods in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River basin, affecting towns like Penrith, and surrounding areas such as Windsor and Richmond. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), sea levels have been rising about 3 mm per year since 1993 – totaling a 200 mm increase (7.87 inches) in global averaged sea level since 1870. If your home, work, school or playground are in a flood prone area then it is important to be prepared and understand what to do in case of flood. When you have eliminated the JavaScript , whatever remains must be an empty page. “We have no illusions about how … By Wednesday, Kempsey town was declared safe as the flood water levels on the Macleay River receded (The Guardian, 2021f). ), Table 2: Peak water level and flood classification at selected sites in New South Wales, Australia between 19 and 24 March 2021. [online] Available at: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nsw-floods-live-updates-south-coast-told-to-prepare-for-heavy-rainfall-as-extreme-weather-event-continues-across-state-20210322-p57d0n.htmlThe Sydney Morning Herald, 2021c. Australia has been seeing a pattern of more extreme events with increased numbers of hot days and heatwaves, and more extreme rainfall over short duration. Developed by NSW Land & Property Information. The previous maximum river flow recorded at this site was 5,818cumec recorded on 1 May 1988 (Bureau of Meteorology). Based on trend indexes published by the Insurance Council of Australia, it is notable that premiums for both home – buildings, and home – contents, have increased over the years. When holidays to France could be allowed, and whether it will be on the green list. There is a range of return period estimates across various flooded locations based on daily rainfall maximum and the total accumulated rainfall over a 7-day period. Mount Seaview received the highest recorded rainfall totals during this event (over a 7-day period from 17 to 23 March), at 907mm. [Source: Copernicus Emergency Management Service (© 2021 European Union), [EMSR504] Laurieton: Delineation Map, Monitoring 2; JBA Risk Management Flood Maps © 2021.]. 14 Deering St, Ulladulla NSW 2539 ATC Message Shoalhaven City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and their continuing cultural connections to … The estimated return period of the flood event in Port Macquarie and Laurieton based on 168-hour rainfall period is approximately 1 in 30-years (Table 1). Australia’s Worst Floods in Decades Quicken Concerns About Climate Change. Based on the average insured losses from similar historical events, total claims for NSW and SE Queensland would amount to AUS$ 254.2 million (Insurance Council Australia, 2021). As stated by Andy Pitman, from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes at the University of NSW, there is a strong link between global warming and the increase in rainfall (NYTimes, 2021). Flooding may remain at these levels for much of the week based on forecast rainfall.MORE: ... New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) March 22, 2021. Rainfall totalled 740mm over the 7-day period and the return period is equivalent to a 1-in-30-year event. NSW NSW floods 2021: BOM warns that Taree River could reach levels of 1978 floodings. To ensure you are kept up to date with all future event response and company updates, subscribe to our mailing list using the form below. River flood height peaked at Camden Haven River on Saturday morning (20 March), at two locations. Mount Seaview gauge site received one of the highest amounts of rainfall over the 7-day period, at 907mm. NSW floods: weather eases but major flooding still occurring across state. Product IDN36503 is not available. [Source: Images of flooded regions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO7_S54okbU; Map: JBA Risk Management.]. NSW flooding: disaster zones declared as 18,000 people evacuated in Sydney and mid-north coast. 24 Hour Rainfalls. The Bureau of Meteorology said “increased rainfall, strong winds, damaging surf and abnormally high tides” are set to hit New South Wales on Tuesday. The estimated return period for Mount Seaview over 168 hours is 200-years (Table 1)(Design Rainfall Data System, 2016).In addition to having prolonged period of rainfall, it is also the intensity that is likely to result in such devastating floods. We will securely store the data that you share. [online] Available at: https://jsimpsonhttps.pps.eosdis.nasa.gov/imerg/gis/NYTimes, 2021. [online] Available at: http://media.bom.gov.au/social/blog/2140/know-your-lows-east-coast-lows-and-lookalikes/Design Rainfall Data System, 2016. Satellite images of Hawkesbury River flooding show true extent of NSW devastation By Paige Cockburn Posted 6 m minutes ago Fri Friday 26 Mar March 2021 at 8:19pm Due to the heavy rainfall that fell over the region, the Warragamba Dam is the only Sydney dam that spilled as it was near full capacity, at 99.2% full by the afternoon of Saturday 19 March. At Mount Seaview, the total amount that fell during this period of 907mm is four times the mean rainfall for March (243.5mm) since 1949 (Bureau of Meteorology).Major cities along the east coast such as Sydney, Wollongong, Grafton and Newcastle were placed under warning as heavy rainfall continued on Monday and Tuesday. The Bureau of Meteorology likened parts of the state to an “inland sea”, with up to 90cm of rain falling in some places. These declarations have activated practical and immediate support and financial assistance through Commonwealth and … Figure 1: Spatial distribution of total rainfall received across New South Wales, Australia between 17 and 23 March 2021 (9am GMT +10). The maximum daily rainfall recorded at this site was 272mm, that is equivalent to an estimated return period of 50-years. Based on insurance claims that were filed by Tuesday 23 March, the worst affected areas included Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Laurieton, Taree, Penrith, Richmond and Windsor. Registered in England. Video current at 3.30pm AEDT 24 March, 2021. She added: “I don’t know any time in state history where we have had these extreme weather conditions in such quick succession in the middle of a pandemic.”. The maps are currently being reviewed and will be updated upon adoption by Council. At North Haven, water levels peaked at 1.69m, just slightly below the major threshold of 1.7m (Bureau of Meteorology)(Table 2). JBA's Event Response team has produced a flood footprint for the event, estimated flood extents and depths for fluvial flooding. Australia has been seeing a pattern of more extreme events with increased numbers of hot days and heatwaves, and more extreme rainfall over short duration. As of Wednesday, flood warnings were still in place for the Clarence, Hawkesbury, Nepean, Colo, Macintyre and Gwydir rivers (The Guardian, 2021f). Updates on local roads and ferry services can be found on Council's Hawkesbury Disaster and Emergency Dashboard https://disaster.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au as well as www.livetraffic.com.au. At Laurieton, water level peaked at 2.47m and has exceeded the major flood threshold of 1.7m. However, there was greater fluctuation year-on-year for insured claims, and a much more significant increase in the average claim size for homes and the buildings line of business (Figure 3) (Insurance Council Australia, 2020). Due to the heavy rainfall that fell over the region, the Warragamba Dam is the only Sydney dam that spilled as it was near full capacity, at 99.2% full by the afternoon of Saturday 19 March. As of Wednesday morning (24 March, GMT +10), 17,000 insurance claims had been lodged in New South Wales and South East Queensland (Insurance Council Australia, 2021). NSW flooding: state pounded by rain as residents along Hawkesbury brace for worst event in 50 years. The Insurance Council of Australia has estimated that 80% of households across the country are likely to be underinsured (The Guardian, 2021e). (Data processed by JBA Risk Management. We actively manage flood prone lands to reduce potential impact and protect our community. Heavy falls have already caused isolated flooding and have soaked catchment areas, particularly in the NSW mid-north and north coast, where more … Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. March 23, 2021 7:40 am (Updated 8:24 am) Around 18,000 people have been evacuated from their homes due to serious flooding in New South Wales, Australia. The estimated return period based on 168-hours rainfall, is in agreement with observations made at specific sites and JBA’s 30m Australia Flood Maps.In Laurieton, houses at Camden Haven were inundated, with flood depths estimated to be between 0.5m and 1.2m based on videos and images captured (Wauchope Gazette, 2021). The previous maximum river flow recorded at this site was 5,818cumec recorded on 1 May 1988 (Bureau of Meteorology).Floods levels observed at Windsor (2021) might be similar to 1990 records (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2021b). The worst-affected areas could see rain totals more than four times the March monthly average falling in just two days. Non-life insurance penetration, 2019. Australia floods: Thousands evacuated as downpours worsen. The extreme weather affected not only the east coast of NSW, but also parts of Queensland including Brisbane and the Gold Coast which received high rainfall over the weekend (20–21 March). We will not share your data with any third party. [online] Available at: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/designRainfalls/revised-ifd/Insurance Council Australia, 2020. Tottenham is still a top job - so why don't the best managers seem interested? Our thoughts are with those that have been impacted. [online] Available at: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/higher-warragamba-dam-wall-would-not-have-halted-floods-experts-say-20210322-p57cwa.htmlWauchope Gazette, 2021. In Laurieton, houses at Camden Haven were inundated, with flood depths estimated to be between 0.5m and 1.2m based on videos and images captured (Wauchope Gazette, 2021). People in more than 15 low-lying areas have been ordered to evacuate their homes, with thousands more advised to leave and seek shelter with family or friends. (Data processed by Jeremy Benn Pacific.). River heights peaked at Grafton and Ulmara on the Clarence River on Wednesday evening (24 March). Many areas across eastern NSW recorded more than 100mm of rain on Sunday, including the Sydney CBD which copped a 110mm drenching. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/22/nsw-flooding-rain-forces-evacuation-of-18000-people-on-mid-north-coast-and-sydneys-westThe Guardian, 2021d. [online] Available at: https://www.insurancecouncil.com.au/home-and-motor-vehicle-premiums-and-claims-trendsInsurance Council Australia, 2021. At Laurieton, water level peaked at 2.47m and has exceeded the major flood threshold of 1.7m. We will not share your data with any third party. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/22/world/australia/australia-floods.htmlSwiss Re Institute, 2019. The Hastings and Manning River run through Port Macquarie and Taree, which were inundated over the weekend. The estimated return period based on the river flood height was 1 in 13-years (Table 2) based on river gauge data gathered by JBA. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-56476998Bureau of Meteorology, 2019. Global Flood Map uses NASA satellite data to show the areas of the world under water and at risk for flooding if ocean levels rise. As it happened: Severe weather warning for Sydney ‘cancelled’, rain band moves to South Coast. At Camden Haven river flows were estimated to be approximately 1 in 50-years. The Government is offering emergency funds to people who have been forced to evacuate their homes. The latest UK weather forecast ahead of the early May bank holiday, When the Government's next Covid announcement is happening, and how to watch live, How 'anti-woke' GB News plans to cash in on loyal viewers, How I Manage My Money: A couple on £5,000 per month who plan to retire at 40, Everything we know about the SpaceX Starship SN15 launch, Boris Johnson accused of causing 'untold hurt' to bereaved families with 'let it rip' outburst, Which countries could face the lowest travel restrictions under UK traffic light system, Full list of UK bank holiday dates for 2021 and when your next day off will be. It warned of a “serious risk” of flash flooding, and said the situation is “far from over”. Rivers and dams have overflowed near Sydney after days of heavy rainfall, and the entire New South Wales coastline is now under a severe weather warning. We help the insurance and property industries, governments, and financial institutions understand and manage global flood risk across a wide range of flood sources, including river, surface water and coastal. Based on trend indexes published by the Insurance Council of Australia, it is notable that premiums for both home – buildings, and home – contents, have increased over the years. Flooding can occur in Newcastle quickly and sometimes there is less than one hour of warning between the beginning of a storm and the onset of flooding. Table 1: Total rainfall accumulated at selected sites in New South Wales, Australia between 17 and 23 March 2021, and the maximum daily recorded during this period. An complete home has been washed away amid flooding and heavy rainfall in NSW’s mid-north coast. 04/04/2021 03:30:18 PM. Major cities along the east coast such as Sydney, Wollongong, Grafton and Newcastle were placed under warning as heavy rainfall continued on Monday and Tuesday. Port Macquarie received approximately 497mm of rainfall between 17 and 23 March, with the maximum daily rainfall being 174.6mm, with a return period estimate of 5-years (Bureau of Meteorology). In addition to having prolonged period of rainfall, it is also the intensity that is likely to result in such devastating floods. Many news outlets have described the floods in Port Macquarie, Taree and nearby towns as a 1-in-100-year event (The Guardian, 2021a). Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has placed 10 million people across every state but Western Australia under a warning. River heights peaked on Wednesday morning (24 March) at the Hawkesbury River, near Richmond and Windsor, in the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment north-west of Sydney. During this period Brisbane received more than 100mm of rainfall (The Guardian, 2021c). About Map. New South Wales Floods 2021. Requests can be sent to floodadvice@blacktown.nsw.gov.au or contact us on 9839 6000 for more information. With new satellite data available in these recently flooded regions, JBA Risk Management will investigate and provide an update on the extent of impacts and evaluate the return periods in Grafton, Ulmara and Moree. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/23/catastrophe-declared-for-nsw-as-5000-insurance-claims-submitted-for-flood-damageThe Guardian, 2021f. Flood Information - Hawkesbury 2021 No one has died in the flooding, which New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian called “a miracle given what we have been through”. At least 18,000 people were evacuated from New South Wales (BBC, 2021a). At least 18,000 people were evacuated from New South Wales (BBC, 2021a). The Hastings and Manning River run through Port Macquarie and Taree, which were inundated over the weekend. NASA's Precipitation Processing Center, accessed. 11 February, 2020. River flood height peaked at Camden Haven River on Saturday morning (20 March), at two locations. Picton received 159mm and … Read Full Article. The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond peaked at 14.05m on Sunday afternoon (21 March); that is almost 4m above the major river height of 10.5m. At North Haven, water levels peaked at 1.69m, just slightly below the major threshold of 1.7m (Bureau of Meteorology)(Table 2). The last three are located in the Hawkesbury-Nepean basin located to the north-west of Sydney (The Guardian, 2021e). Flooding on the Hawkesbury River, … The heavy rainfall only started to taper off around Tuesday. NSW State Emergency Service’s (NSW SES) Goulburn Unit has been awarded $10,000 thanks to a discretionary grant made by Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott. This service provides access to cadastral and topographic information, satellite data and aerial photography for New South Wales. If you would like to unsubscribe at any time please contact us at, UK Flood and UK Climate Change Flood Models, 1 in 100-year rainfall causes flooding in Sydney. Last modified on Tue 23 Mar 2021 01.49 EDT Communities along the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales are bracing for once-in-a-generation flooding … March 2021 floods: From the air – the devastation is heart-breaking. NSW flooding: disaster zones declared as 18,000 people evacuated. Eight-five of Gavin Saul’s cattle were swept away in the March 2021 flood in Kempsey, NSW, and he has spent the weekend rescuing any he can find. All rights reserved. Home and motor vehicle premiums and claims trends. All rights reserved. Note: Map contains unchecked data from automatic equipment. This was followed by a high-pressure system stationed between Tasmania and New Zealand which pushed strong winds towards the coast of NSW for over a week (The Guardian, 2021b).The extreme weather affected not only the east coast of NSW, but also parts of Queensland including Brisbane and the Gold Coast which received high rainfall over the weekend (20–21 March). Between November 2019 and February 2020, the insurance industry lost more than AUD$ 5 billion due to natural catastrophes and extreme weather events (The Guardian, 2021e).Based on the average insured losses from similar historical events, total claims for NSW and SE Queensland would amount to AUS$ 254.2 million (Insurance Council Australia, 2021). The Dashboard also contains current weather warnings, river heights and other flood information. The maximum daily rainfall recorded at this site was 272mm, that is equivalent to an estimated return period of 50-years. Many houses along the river channels and bays were built on elevated ground, and were not inundated.The estimated return period of the flood event in Port Macquarie and Laurieton based on 168-hour rainfall period is approximately 1 in 30-years (Table 1). In addition to high rainfall levels, the Warragamba Dam may have contributed to severe floods in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River basin, affecting towns like Penrith, and surrounding areas such as Windsor and Richmond. It was reported that water reached depths of about 0.5m in some houses (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2021c). Supplies delivered to towns cut off by floodwater as Northern NSW braces for more rain. As stated by Andy Pitman, from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes at the University of NSW, there is a strong link between global warming and the increase in rainfall (NYTimes, 2021). 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