A minor flood is expected to reach Yarraman Bridge by Wednesday afternoon, after floodwaters peaked at Gravesend on Tuesday night.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Gwydir River at Pallamallawa and Yarraman Bridge, after heavy rainfall on Monday evening caused river level rises along the Horton River at Rider.
A minor flood peak was observed along the Gwydir River at Gravesend on Tuesday night, with the river peaking at 6.80 metres at around 11pm. The water is currently below the minor flood level at 5.31 metres and falling.
Flood waters are expected to peak below the minor flood level at Pallamallawa on Wednesday morning.
Minor flooding is also expected along the Gwydir River at Yarraman Bridge from Wednesday afternoon.
It is expected too exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) around midday Wednesday. The river level is likely to peak near 5.20 metres around 7pm Wednesday, with minor flooding.
What you need to do:
People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding need to consider the following;
- Refraining from driving or walking through flood water
- The impact of possible road closures and flood isolation on work, family and educational commitments
- Monitoring emergency warnings and severe weather updates on local ABC radio, NSW SES Facebook Page and Bureau of Meteorology website
- If your property is at risk of inundation, please raise moveable items, such as furniture, as high as possible onto benches or tables, placing electrical items on top
- If you live in a low-lying area and are advised by an emergency services officer to evacuate, please do so
- Securing outside belongings and before leaving; turn off the power, water and take essential medicines and clothes with you
Safety is your highest priority - Never walk, drive, or play in floodwaters.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.
