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Gallery | Echuca-Moama floods through the lens

Under water: Five-Mile Reserve in Moama submerged. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley

Echuca-Moama is currently facing one of its biggest floods in recent memory. Riverine Herald photographer Steve Huntley captured the developing situation.

Team effort: Moama Anglican Grammar School students and teachers helping out with sandbagging. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Rising: The Murray River creeps up under the old Echuca-Moama Bridge. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Gone: The Five-Mile boat ramp and barbecue area underwater. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
High voltage: Rising floodwaters in Echuca-Moama posed electrical risks. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Water hazard: The Campaspe River, alongside the Back 9 golf course, which was submerged. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Swollen: The Murray River by the Echuca Port area during the ongoing flooding. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
By the banks: Rising floodwaters creeping up on properties at Winbi Housing Estate. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Thanks guys: Moama Grammar students Penny Cowin, Kade Steenhuis, Lucas Jettner, Olivia Tenace, Ella Bowler and Daran Parsons assisting with sandbagging at Jack Eddy Oval. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Powering through: Local Roger Wakefield helping out with sandbagging at Jack Eddy Oval. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Lining up: Queues formed at Jack Eddy Oval to pick up sandbags as river levels continued to rise. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Force of nature: Winbi Estate submerged. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Shut off: The Campaspe River surrounding the new Echuca-Moama bridge towards Warren St, which was closed to traffic on Sunday. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Underwater: The Lions Park Campaspe Esplanade Echuca submerged. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Surrounded: The Echuca Port area kiosk has been slowly sinking for days. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
River runoff: Debris was caught at the walking trail bridge alongside the Dhungala bridge. The scenic trail has been submerged for several days. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Up they go: Echuca-Moama’s rising river levels. Photo by Steve Huntley
Moama floods: The Murray River has been creeping up on the Moama Soundshell and playground. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Rising river: The Murray River has been stained with debris. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley
Doing their bit: Locals pitch in to help sandbagging operations. Photo: Steve Huntley Photo by Steve Huntley