Broken Hill - Rain.....Yes water falling from sky???!!!!

Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 22:15

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Member - Hughesy (NSW)

Hope no one was planning a trip out far west NSW in the next week.

Not sure how much rain we got in town today but when there is 2ft of water flowing down nearly every street it must have been a lot. Cobar had 61mm in 2hrs yesterday and by the colour of the cloud thats been around, there would be some serious water lying around this part of the state at the moment.

Looks like I might get to drive in some mud this weekend for the first time in nearly 6 months!!!

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Reply By: Member- Tony C - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 22:47

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 22:47

Great news Hughesy.Cobar and the whole Western pastoral division has been so dry for so long.Last good rain i think was around Tibooburra and the upper North West in January or Feb.
Cheers
Tony

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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 at 23:17

Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 at 23:17

Dont forget the washed out Outback Challenge in May

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Reply By: MintabiePete (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 23:01

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007 at 23:01

It showed 60mm in my rainguage in the north in Zebina Street Hughesy , nice little drop of rain , it will be nice and green in a few days a round here :)

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Follow Up By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 00:47

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 00:47

Ah heavy rain in Busted Hill,
What a great place to have heavy rain, big deep channels of water running down the streets, great for undercar washing LOL
Enjoy it while you can guys.

Cheers pesty

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Follow Up By: Member - Hughesy (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:14

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:14

G'Day Pete - that much hey???

My missus rang me at 6.30pm in an absolute fit because she thought she'd drowned the car. She said she got to a round about and there was water everywhere...she didn't know where to go, panicked and end ended up driving thru water that came over bonnet (we haven't been in Broken Hill when its properly rained yet). Luckily Falcon and kids are alright.

I was at work in Eyre street and we had only had about 5mm on that side of town when she called and I couldn't believe the water when I got over to her in Lane St 10 minutes later. Absolutely unbelievable!!! Wish I had my camera on me.

Anyway yes the place will certainly green up now. More to come tomorrow too apparently.

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Reply By: Member - extfilm (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:06

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:06

beauty mate
will be there in a few weeks woo hoo bring on some good wildflowers

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Follow Up By: Member - Hughesy (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:26

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:26

If your going to be in town for long let us know and we might be able to catch up. Dave B and Pete might also be around for a yarn and an ale.

You can bring your "cheer squad" along too lol ;)))

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Follow Up By: Member - extfilm (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:34

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:34

Hughsey,
I am thinking about hanging around Broken hill area for 10 days and was thinkin about doing a gathering post........ I am keen on doing loads of pics but especially of the pub in the middle of nowhere.......
I would love to catch up and find your little special spots. u will not be dissapointed as the pics will be ok.
I am sure the info centre will tell me where to find it
peter

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Follow Up By: Member - extfilm (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:42

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:42

By the way.
Will have to talk to the beam girls and see if they are available inbetween xmas and new year.......

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Follow Up By: Member - Hughesy (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:53

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 01:53

Send some approx dates Peter and we'll get something organised.

I've only been in town for about 9 months but I'm sure Dave B and MintabiePete will know some great spots.

Yes the Silverton area (Pub in middle of no where) and the Mundi Mundi Plains area is great for photos.....especially at sunset.

Whats your excuse for being up this late???

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Reply By: Kiwi & "Mahindra" - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 02:56

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 02:56

ive been watching the weather and noticed the other day that the entire whole lote of NSW was under water!...maybe except just out of Tibooburra and Cameron Corner!

Enjoy!

Laura

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Reply By: Willem - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 07:27

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 07:27

Hushesy

Good to hear you got some rain. Your part of the world really needs it.

Not a cloud in the sky here to the west but we have had 27mm over our annual average so far. Countryside is extraordinary green.

Cheers

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Reply By: slave - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 10:11

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 10:11

Good to hear that you have finally got a decent down pour.

I know a couple of farmers on the Menindee - Wilcannia that will appreciate it as well.

Were any of the local business flooded ?

Mrs S

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Follow Up By: Member - Hughesy (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 18:29

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 at 18:29

Yeah there was water up to business' doors and peoples cars taking on water that were left in the gutter. Within an hour of the rain stopping there was only a trickle around the place. Unbelievable!!!

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