Singleton Local Government Area (LGA) is situated on the Southern Side of the Hunter River, where various upper Hunter catchment tributaries, such as the Isis, Pages, and Goulburn Rivers, converge with the Hunter River near Singleton LGA. These waterways and others like the Dart Brook, Rouchel Brooks, Kingdon Ponds, and Wollombi Brook contribute to the region's unique flooding patterns. The Wollombi Brook catchment is distinct among the Hunter River's tributaries. It rises within 30km of the coast in the steep sandstone mountains before flowing westward away from the coast until it meets the Hunter River near Singleton. Flooding in the area varies depending on rainfall, with heavy rain causing fast runoff from numerous creeks, leading to deep and rapid rises within the brook. While riverine flooding affects most tributaries along the Hunter and adjacent rivers, flash flooding within the Singleton Shire occurs due to backup flow from the Hunter River, leading to inundation and isolation throughout the LGA.
The local information page provides valuable resources for your Local Government Area (LGA). You can explore flood information for your local river catchment through Local Flood Insights, access local flood plans and guides, and connect with local councils and NSW SES units.
Bulga – Broke
Bulga and Broke, located along the Wollombi Brook catchment, face variable flooding risks due to the unique nature of their catchment. The Wollombi Brook rises within 30 km of the coast in steep sandstone mountains and flows west to join the Hunter River near Singleton before turning east to reach Newcastle. Flooding in this catchment can differ significantly from one event to another and is heavily influenced by rainfall. Heavy rain causes rapid runoff from the numerous creeks, leading to deep and fast rises in the brook.
Singleton
Singleton, located on the southern side of the Hunter River, is susceptible to flooding due to its position where several upper Hunter catchment tributaries—such as the Isis, Pages, Goulburn, Dart, Rouchel, Kingdon Ponds, and Wollombi Brooks—converge with the Hunter River. The area experiences both riverine flooding from these tributaries and flash flooding from local creeks, exacerbated by back-up flows from the Hunter River. This can lead to significant inundation and isolation across the Singleton LGA during major events.