The study is investigating how heavy rainfall and runoff behave in and around Moama during major storm events, such as those seen in January 2024 and October 2022.
Murray River Council Mayor John Harvie said the project would help council and the community to better understand and manage this type of localised flood risk.
“While we’re familiar with flood risks from the Murray River, Moama is also vulnerable to what’s known as major overland flow,” he said.
“This is when intense local rainfall creates runoff that moves through the township towards the river.
“By modelling these events, we can identify risk areas and plan for improvements in drainage and stormwater management.”
The study is currently in the ‘Model Development and Validation Stage’, with draft results available online.
Council is seeking community feedback on how well the model reflects local experiences.
Residents are encouraged to provide comments, photos, or evidence such as flood marks to help refine the results.
The draft results and further details are available at yoursay.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au
Submissions close October 17.
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