Observation #7204 05-06-2012 | BmMC: Barham River Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Barham River Estuary
Site	Barham River Observation Site
Observation ID	#7204
Date and Time	Tuesday 5th June 2012 12:00pm
Approved	Approved

Notes

Air Pressure 1018.6 hPa, rainfall last 48 hrs 47.8mm
Intense storm on 04/06/12. Rack line shows river height at peak of flood greater than 1.28m. Large waves breaking over berm opposite fishing platform. Mouth is wide, storm waves battering edge of berm, greatly modifying its structure. Wave surge at HT is impeding the outward flow of flood waters.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	O O O O O O O C C O O
Flow Present?	Yes
Previous	Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y
Flow Direction	Out
Previous	O I O I O O I N N O O

	Above Sea	Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

	Current	Mode
Wind Direction	South-East	North
Beaufort Scale	Moderate breeze	Fresh breeze
Sea State	High

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	1.10m	1.10m
Time (hh:mm)	12:03	12:47
Tidal influence	No
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	12:01	1.700
Low	04:35	0.300

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	05-06-2012 12:25	Photopoint	BmP1.1 View of coastline and river mouth
Download	05-06-2012 12:25	Photopoint	BmP1.2 View of river mouth and the river upstream of mouth
Download	05-06-2012 12:25	Photopoint	BmP2.1 View of river from fishing platform near bridge