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Flood
A flood is the temporary, partial or complete inundation of
land that is normally dry. Flooding can be caused by water that
has escaped its natural confine due to heavy rain. Some floods
develop slowly, while flash floods can develop in just a few
minutes and without visible signs of rain.
A flood warning is issued by the Bureau of Meteorology   There may not have been significant rainfall in our
when flooding is occurring or expected to occur in       region, however there may have been heavy rain
a particular area. When flash flooding is expected, a    throughout our catchment area, causing river levels to
severe weather warning is issued.                        rise quickly. Water levels may also be heightened by
                                                         high tides happening around the same time.
Drains, creeks or rivers which have had little or no
water flow in previous months may fill rapidly with
fast-flowing water, which can spread to houses and
streets. The height of the water may not have been
seen in the same location previously.




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