In the past, parts of Sackville, Wisemans Ferry, Spencer and other communities on the lower river have experienced flooding. Future floods, big and small, are a certainty and some will inundate large parts of these communities.

The record 1867 flood reached a peak gauge height of 15.6 metres at Sackville Ferry, 11.5 metres at Lower Portland and 6 metres at Wisemans Ferry. A similar flood today would inundate many caravan parks and other properties, and all of the lower-lying parts of Wisemans Ferry would be flooded. Similarly, areas along the Colo River would be inundated.

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