Flood update from NSW SES at 2:56pm on 16 February 2023
Summary
BURTUNDY, POMONA, ELLERSLIE & GREAT DARLING ANABRANCH – DO NOT ENTER FLOODWATER
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) NOT TO ENTER FLOODWATER due to the current widespread major flooding:
- Burtundy and surrounds
- Pomona
- Ellerslie
- Great Darling Anabranch
You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing. Avoid floodwater for your safety.
The Bureau of Meteorology advises major flooding is occurring along the Darling River at Burtundy where river levels are likely to remain elevated between Burtundy and Wentworth during February.
This will impact surrounding communities with road closures and isolated rural properties likely.
The Darling River at Burtundy peaked at 8.26 metres Sunday 5 February and is currently at 7.94 metres and falling slowly, with major flooding. The Darling River at Burtundy may remain above the major flood level (7.70 metres) over the next several days.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Pomona
- Ellerslie
- Great Darling Anabranch
- Local roads. causeways, culverts and bridges may be flooded
- Some rural properties may become isolated by floodwaters.
Read the full press release below.
POONCARIE AND SURROUNDS – MONITOR CONDITIONS
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the minor flooding on the Darling River:
- Pooncarie and surrounds
- Low lying areas along the Darling River near Pooncarie
You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
The Bureau of Meteorology advises minor flooding is occurring at Pooncarie.
The Darling River at Pooncarie is currently at 7.51 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The Darling River at Pooncarie may remain above the minor flood level (6.80 metres) until March.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by floodwaters:
- Low lying areas around Pooncarie along the Darling River
- Access roads
Read the full press release below.
