2007 New South Wales storms
 Flooding at the corner of King and Steel Streets, Newcastle | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 June 2007 – 10 June 2007 |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 10 |
| Areas affected | Central Coast |
Nobbys Beach
, NewcastleThe 2007 New South Wales storms started on 8 June 2007 following the development of an intense
east coast low pressure system during the previous night. Over the next 36 hours, these areas were battered by the system's strong winds and torrential rain, which caused extensive flooding, damage, loss of life and the grounding of a 225 m (738 ft) long bulk carrier
.
Impact
The New South Wales Premier,
Victoria worked in the area, having responded to over 10,000 calls for assistance. The floods have claimed the lives of eight people.[4]
The strongest observed wind gusts were 135 km/h (84 mph) at Norah Head and 124 km/h (77 mph) at Newcastle.
Aftermath
A family of four and a nephew were killed when a
Brunkerville. Another man died during a house fire that, it is believed, was started by a candle being used during the blackouts caused by the storm.[5][6]
The total death toll rose to ten.
Rescues
The unladen bulk carrier Broadmeadow base due to lack of visibility and dangerously strong winds.
On the evening of Sunday 10 June, approximately 4,000 residents in riverside communities of central
East Maitland and Maitland High School. However, by the morning of 11 June, the floodwater had peaked without breaking the levee bank.[9]
See also
- Severe storms in Australia
- Severe storm events in Sydney
References
- ^ "Iemma declares natural disaster". Australia: ABC News. 8 June 2007. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Recent Floods and Storms". State Emergency Service. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Floodwaters force evacuation of 5,000 Australians". Reuters. 10 June 2007. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- Sydney Morning Herald. 10 June 2007.
- ^ Michael Warner (11 June 2007). "Floods spark disease fear". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2008.
- ^ Ben Cubby and Edmund Tadros (9 June 2007). "Ships ignored warning to leave". Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 17 April 2008. Retrieved 9 April 2008.
- ^ "Floodwaters 'will breach levee'". Sydney Morning Herald. 10 June 2007. Archived from the original on 9 October 2007. Retrieved 9 April 2008.
- ^ "Central Maitland escapes peak of Hunter flood". News Online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 11 June 2007. Archived from the original on 22 September 2007.