The Bureau of Meterology has issued a minor flood warning for Gravesend, Pallamallawa and the Yarraman Bridge.
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Heavy rainfall overnight has caused significant river level rises along the Horton River at Rider, which has the potential to cause minor flooding along the Gwydir River at Gravesend, Pallamallawa and Yarraman Bridge.
There is also a heavy rainfall warning currently in place for the North West, with between 20mm to 40mm of rain expected to fall on Thursday morning.
The Gwydir River at Gravesend Road Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level of 6.10 metres around 3pm on Thursday.
The river level may reach around 6.50m around 5pm on Thursday with further rises possible.
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The Gwydir River at Pallamallawa may reach the minor flood level of 6m early Friday with further rises possible.
The Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge may reach around 5m early Friday morning with minor flooding.
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
The SES advises:
- Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
- Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
- Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
- Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
- NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
- Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northwest.shtml
- Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
- Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
- BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Register now to receive SMS flood alerts for your river at www.nswincidentalerts.com
