Mathoura and Picnic Point Flood Study

Council is completing a Flood Study for Mathoura and Picnic Point, with support from our consultants, Water Technology.

The flood Study will improve understanding of riverine and local stormwater behaviour and its impacts, while improving flood risk management, emergency response and land use planning.


Background

Council has commenced the Mathoura and Picnic Point Flood Study to update and extend flood modelling for both the Murray River and local stormwater drainage systems.

This study builds on previous modelling of the Barmah-Millewa Forest and will cover:

  • The floodplain from Tocumwal downstream to the Bama Sandhills on the Murray River
  • The Edwards River to Deniliquin

The new models will be calibrated to major historical flood events, including the 2010, 2016 and 2022 Murray River floods, as well as recent localised storm events that have caused drainage problems in the area.


Your input

We are calling on the Mathoura and Picnic Point community to share their local knowledge and experiences of past floods and storms. Your information helps us create more accurate models and a clearer picture of flood behaviour in the region.

We’re looking for:

  • Photos and videos from the 2010, 2016 and 2022 Murray River floods
  • Personal observations from these floods
  • Details of local storm events that caused drainage or flooding problems
  • Information about stormwater drainage issues or areas prone to pooling water

You can share your thoughts or information via the submissions tab on this page. You can also attend our community drop-in session.


Community Drop-in Session

Tuesday, 23 September 2025: 12pm -1pm

Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre Park.

Raffle Giveaway!

Everyone who attends and shares flood intel will go into the draw to win one of two $50 vouchers (Mathoura Bowling Club & Timbercutters). Can’t make it on the day? No problem! You can still submit your flood intel via the submissions tab on this page and be entered into the draw. Winners will be announced and published on this page on 14 October 2025.

Submission period closes 7 October, 2025.

Council is completing a Flood Study for Mathoura and Picnic Point, with support from our consultants, Water Technology.

The flood Study will improve understanding of riverine and local stormwater behaviour and its impacts, while improving flood risk management, emergency response and land use planning.


Background

Council has commenced the Mathoura and Picnic Point Flood Study to update and extend flood modelling for both the Murray River and local stormwater drainage systems.

This study builds on previous modelling of the Barmah-Millewa Forest and will cover:

  • The floodplain from Tocumwal downstream to the Bama Sandhills on the Murray River
  • The Edwards River to Deniliquin

The new models will be calibrated to major historical flood events, including the 2010, 2016 and 2022 Murray River floods, as well as recent localised storm events that have caused drainage problems in the area.


Your input

We are calling on the Mathoura and Picnic Point community to share their local knowledge and experiences of past floods and storms. Your information helps us create more accurate models and a clearer picture of flood behaviour in the region.

We’re looking for:

  • Photos and videos from the 2010, 2016 and 2022 Murray River floods
  • Personal observations from these floods
  • Details of local storm events that caused drainage or flooding problems
  • Information about stormwater drainage issues or areas prone to pooling water

You can share your thoughts or information via the submissions tab on this page. You can also attend our community drop-in session.


Community Drop-in Session

Tuesday, 23 September 2025: 12pm -1pm

Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre Park.

Raffle Giveaway!

Everyone who attends and shares flood intel will go into the draw to win one of two $50 vouchers (Mathoura Bowling Club & Timbercutters). Can’t make it on the day? No problem! You can still submit your flood intel via the submissions tab on this page and be entered into the draw. Winners will be announced and published on this page on 14 October 2025.

Submission period closes 7 October, 2025.

  • Mathoura and Picnic Point: experiences of past floods and storms

    Using the form below, you can submit the following:

    • Photos and videos from the 2010, 2016 and 2022 Murray River floods
    • Personal observations from these floods
    • Details of local storm events that caused drainage or flooding problems
    • Information about stormwater drainage issues or areas prone to pooling water

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

    Complete Form
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