Camden and Macarthur floods: Aerial imagery reveals damage and devastation

The July flood was the fourth one in just six months that residents in Camden and other parts of the region had to battle. See the aerial images comparing two of the devastating events.

Jaw-dropping aerial imagery has showcased the extent of wild weather and devastation in the Macarthur region following the recent floods.

The July floods were the fourth ones in just six months that residents in Camden and other parts of the region had to battle.

Homes and businesses were flooded and residents had no choice but to pack up, leave and watch the floodwaters swell as they overtook streets and paddocks.

People lost precious belongings, livestock and assets as the river rose around them leaving some, such as at Bents Basin, stranded with limited resources until help was available.

The aerial imagery, provided by Nearmap, shows how the view of the raging floodwaters compares from the March floods to July.

Nearmap aims to capture aerial imagery following every major natural disaster in Australia that has a significant impact on property, infrastructure, and communities.

Nearmap ImpactResponse combines the firm’s leading aerial imagery, location intelligence and geospatial tools so businesses in sectors including government, insurance, and property have access to current information on the ground following natural disasters, at a time when ground access is limited, and inspection resources are stretched.

Check out the incredible photos below.