Barham Flood Study Review

Council is completing a review of the Barham Flood Study, with support from our consultants, Water Technology.

The review will ensure mapping and plans capture all relevant data to support flood preparedness and response activities in the future.


Project overview

The Barham Flood Study Review will update the Murray River flood modelling for the Barham township, building on earlier work completed in 2014 and 2017. This review will add local stormwater modelling for the catchments surrounding Barham, giving a clearer picture of how both riverine and local runoff flooding impact our community.

The updated models will be calibrated using data from:

  • The 2016 and 2022 Murray River flood events.
  • Local storm events on 25 December 2023 and 8 January 2024.

This information will help Council and emergency services better understand flood behaviour, improve flood risk management, guide land use planning, and strengthen our emergency response.


Your input

Murray River Council and Water Technology recently invited residents to share information about recent flood and storm events.

The submission period closed 23 September, 2025.

Thank you to those who made a submission or attended our drop-in session.

This valuable information will help ensure the study accurately reflects local experiences and conditions.


Raffle Giveaway!
Everyone who has shared flood intel or feedback will now go into the draw to win one of two $50 vouchers (Barham IGA & Barham Foodworks).
Winners will be announced and published on this page on 30 September 2025.

Winners:

$50 Barham Foodworks voucher: Rod and Linda Chalmers

$50 Barham IGA voucher: Sharon Sims

Thank you again to all who provided valuable feedback and information.

Council is completing a review of the Barham Flood Study, with support from our consultants, Water Technology.

The review will ensure mapping and plans capture all relevant data to support flood preparedness and response activities in the future.


Project overview

The Barham Flood Study Review will update the Murray River flood modelling for the Barham township, building on earlier work completed in 2014 and 2017. This review will add local stormwater modelling for the catchments surrounding Barham, giving a clearer picture of how both riverine and local runoff flooding impact our community.

The updated models will be calibrated using data from:

  • The 2016 and 2022 Murray River flood events.
  • Local storm events on 25 December 2023 and 8 January 2024.

This information will help Council and emergency services better understand flood behaviour, improve flood risk management, guide land use planning, and strengthen our emergency response.


Your input

Murray River Council and Water Technology recently invited residents to share information about recent flood and storm events.

The submission period closed 23 September, 2025.

Thank you to those who made a submission or attended our drop-in session.

This valuable information will help ensure the study accurately reflects local experiences and conditions.


Raffle Giveaway!
Everyone who has shared flood intel or feedback will now go into the draw to win one of two $50 vouchers (Barham IGA & Barham Foodworks).
Winners will be announced and published on this page on 30 September 2025.

Winners:

$50 Barham Foodworks voucher: Rod and Linda Chalmers

$50 Barham IGA voucher: Sharon Sims

Thank you again to all who provided valuable feedback and information.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Riverine flooding and storm flood events in Barham

    Using the form below, you can submit your information on:

    • The 2016 and 2022 Murray River flood events.
    • Local storm events on 25 December 2023 and 8 January 2024.

    Share your photos, videos, and personal observations from these events or let us know about any drainage or stormwater issues you’ve noticed around town.

    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback - you will go into the draw to win one of two local supermarket vouchers. 

Page last updated: 30 Sep 2025, 08:23 AM