ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2023 · 2023-10-10 S&O Attachment 1 to the Minutes - Get Ready Packs

     Can it happen here?
                                                                                Yes, it can.
          Flood
Like many other communities, Noosa has had plenty
of flood events in its history.
The Noosa River and Mary River catchments are the
two areas where flooding can occur, with the former
covering much of the shire.
The last major event was in 1992, where around 540
lots were flooded, with almost a third of these being
flooded above lower floor level, causing around
$2.5m in damages (2019 dollars).
But it’s not just widespread, slow moving events.
In April 2009, a flash flood hit the Kin Kin Creek
catchment. Around 900mm of rain fell in less than
6 hours, which is half the average rainfall Noosa        Corner of Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street, Noosaville, 1992
                                                         Image courtesy of Noosa Library Service Picture Noosa (T0999338)
receives in a year!



        Fire
Noosa has had its share of bushfires over the years,
but the Peregian, Cooroibah and North Shore
bushfires of 2019 will live in the minds of locals for
many years to come.
More than 2000 hectares of land were consumed
by the fires, but miraculously, only one home was
destroyed and one other was partially damaged
throughout the ordeals.
The courage displayed by hundreds of firefighters
was exemplary and brought our communities
closer together.                                         Cooroibah fire, 2019




            East coast low
East coast lows (ECLs) are intense low-pressure
systems that occur off the east coast of Australia.
They can form at any time of the year and significant
ECLs occur on average about 10 times each year.
These storms can bring damaging winds and surf
and heavy rainfall. They can cause coastal erosion
and flooding.
The Cherry Venture ran aground at Teewah Beach
during one of these events in July 1973.


                                                         The Cherry Venture runs aground at Double Island Point 1973
                                                         Image courtesy of Noosa Library Service Picture Noosa (T1002731)




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