Introduction

The Medowie area can be impacted by two catchments, relatively equal in area: Campvale Swamp to the West and Moffats Swamp to the East. These catchments are generally separate, except in extreme events where Moffats Swamp can flow into Campvale Swamp over Medowie Road. Complications exist within the catchments, as Campvale catchment is a water drinking supply and so drainage solutions account for water quality impacts.

Are you at risk from flooding?

Yes, you are!

Campvale Swamp has exhibited two main flooding related issues, upstream of Ferodale Road have been subjected to short duration flooding and Downstream to Ferodale Road, flooding can occur for prolonged periods causing agricultural issues.

Moffats Swamp runs through Medowie’s State Forest and down to the Southern Boundary at Richardson Road. The primary risk for flooding with reference to this catchment is the flowing of water travelling to the swamp through neighbouring properties and streets.

Is there a history of flooding?

Recently, flooding events have occurred in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2013. Most serious of which, the June 2007 saw the catchments experience large rain totals which saw several properties experience over floor flooding near to the Campvale Swamp. Flooding events regularly do impact roads and passageways, which enter and exit Medowie.

What happens in Medowie with Flooding

To understand what happens in a Medowie flood, it is important that all residents and businesses know:

1. The name of their local flood gauge
2. What consequences occur at different flood heights and what actions to take