Burrawang Thursday 8 March - The Bigger Wet

After one fine day in the last week and constant torrential rain and wind associated with a low and cold front over the region we woke today to find our front garden beginning to flood.

Fortunately half an hour spent digging drainage trenches has lowered the level a few inches and the rain is forecast to clear today.

As manage communities in New South Wales struggle with the devastation caused by flood two years running we count ourselves very lucky.

The Big Wet in New South Wales

After a very cool and damp summer, 75% of New South Wales is either flood affected or under flood watch and many areas will have their average March rainfall occur in one day.

While we are not flooded heavy rain is predicted for today and nearby in Goulburn and in the Illawara communities are experiencing flooding with homes, farms and small businesses dealing with the devastation and loss caused by the inundation.