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Estuary event details
| Estuary | Wreck Creek |
|---|---|
| Region | West Gippsland CMA |
| Event type | Estuary Entrance Opening |
| Date and time | 23 January 2020 12:00pm |
| Description |
After 40 mm of rainfall overnight, the estuary water levels increased rapidly from 1.4m AHD on the 22 nd of January, to 2.0m AHD on the morning of the 23 rd of January 2020. With steady inflows, consistent rainfall and a sand berm height of approximately 2.4m AHD, an opening was required to prevent the inundation of adjoining houses. The estuary was completely fresh and the oxygen levels were good. |
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