In 2003 WBM Oceanics Australia (Now BMT WBM) completed the Herbert River Flood Study for the Herbert River Improvement Trust. A deliverable of this study was the production of flood level, depth and hazard mapping, which was subsequently incorporated into Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s planning scheme. However, since the completion of the
- 1 in 5 year
- 1 in 10 year
- 1 in 20 year
- 1 in 50 year
- 1 in 100 year
- 1 in 500 year
- Probable Maximum Flood
These flood depth maps have been developed around the township areas in the Hinchinbrook Community. The maps provide an indication