Brief flood update

[st_aurafina]

My state, Victoria, is undergoing floods now. My area is on flood watch, but the only inconvenience for me personally so far has been road closures. Just wanted to let people know that we're not expecting any trouble: home is on a hill. Work is low-lying and beside a creek that is currently being monitored, but so far things are looking okay.

It's January. It's meant to be blazing hot and crispy dry. I'm grateful that the bush isn't drying out, but I'm boggling at this weather.

Keep safe and dry, everyone.

Comments

[kindkit]

The extent of the flood-affected areas is just astonishing. *hopes things stay okay for you guys*

[st_aurafina]

It really is, especially for Victoria. Queensland has just started the wet season, and by normal standards, Victoria should be in high bushfire risk, not up to our knees in water. It's very strange and humid, not the kind of summer I'm used to at all.

But we should be fine. And wet is much better than being on fire.

[nixwilliams]

*sends you gumboots*

[st_aurafina]

Do you know, we fail so bad at country life that we don't actually have any gumboots? *sad*

[lilacsigil]

Only because I can't find any to fit my giant calves :(

[st_aurafina]

Don't worry, we'll get you some lace up waders. Bright yellow, so we don't lose you in the dark.

[nixwilliams]

awesome! i want pics!

[yifu]

You too, keep safe and dry.

[st_aurafina]

Thanks! You too - you'd be heading into the wet season, too, right?

[yifu]

Ahaha, it's been raining here for months now, we actually had to fix the roof a bit so it wouldn't leak. The weather's currently at the "surprise heavy rain in the morning" stage.

[whatistigerbalm]

I hope things stay okay!

[st_aurafina]

Me too! But even if the creek floods, I doubt it will do much damage. Wet carpet would be the worst, I think. We're pretty safe.

[lurkingcat]

Hills - they're great :)

I'm glad you're safe at the moment and I hope it stays that way.

[st_aurafina]

Thank you! We're still high and dry, and it looks like the flood front is moving on to bigger river systems that can handle it.

[ilyena_sylph]

I am glad to hear that -- at least last night (from my pov) -- y'all were safe.

[st_aurafina]

Thank you! I don't think we were actually in much danger, but it was a lot closer than I've ever seen it.

[crossedwires]

Yikes. I hope the flooding stops soon and you and lilacsigil stay safe and dry!

[st_aurafina]

So far, so good. Thank you!

[senmut]

Keeping you and your countryfellows in my thoughts for some let-up of the disasters.

[st_aurafina]

Thank you! We're pulling together, which is always an inspiring thing to see. And personally, we're still high and dry, which is a relief.

[bewize]

I will send all my good thoughts your way. *hugs*

[st_aurafina]

Thank you! Must be working, because we're doing just fine still.

[syntaxofthings]

Glad to hear all is well. Sounds crazy, to be on flood watch when you're used to blazing hot and dry. Very weird.

[st_aurafina]

It's very weird. And seeing places that are traditionally dust bowls now flooded to the rooftops is mind-blowing. But we're still fine where we are, thank goodness.

[syntaxofthings]

That's the advantage of living on a hill!

[layangabi]

Keep safe and dry, everyone.
*hugs* Ditto, amiga. <3

[st_aurafina]

We're still doing fine, yay! *hugs you back*