Close call: While the footbridge at Bullanginya Lagoon flooded, most of Cobram avoided the fate of some other towns in the region.
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Gabriel Garcia
Cobram sits on the banks of the Murray River and has avoided significant flooding for now; however, residents in the area are being advised to monitor the VicEmergency app for any changes, as the situation across the region remains fluid.
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Despite the lack of physical damage, the recent flooding across the Murray Valley has had a cost for both Cobram and the cross-border town of Barooga.
The Cobram Show, which was supposed to return after a two-year, lockdown-enforced hiatus, was cancelled and both the popular Thompson’s Beach Cafe and the footbridge at Bullanginya Lagoon have been cut off and flooded.
The Katamatite-Nathalia Rd between Numurkah and Katamatite, which is a key transit route between Shepparton and Cobram, has been closed due to water on the road.
No show: The flooded Nathalia Showgrounds.
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Megan Fisher
The town of Numurkah, located 35km south of Cobram, is in a much more precarious position, with the Broken Creek full and a ‘watch and act’ warning in place.
Local authorities are not taking any chances and have set up a sandbagging area.
Prepared: Numurkah is readying for the worst-case scenario.
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Megan Fisher
Occupants of the local caravan park, located next to the Broken Creek, keep a close eye on the water level as it slowly rises.
The SES is advising locals in Numurkah to check the VicEmergency app, as the situation may deteriorate over the coming days.
Under threat: The Numurkah caravan park sits on the banks of the Broken Creek.
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Megan Fisher
The SES has also warned that Nathalia may reach moderate flood levels later this week.
Reinforcements: The temporary Nathalia levee has been constructed in an attempt to protect the town.
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Megan Fisher
