Operational Update

Flooding is occurring in 15 river catchments across NSW. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued Major flood warnings for 8 of these catchments, and a Flood Watch has been issued for parts of inland NSW rivers.

The main areas of focus today are:

• Murray (Moama - Murray River)
• North West Slopes (Moree/Carroll/ Mungindi - Gwydir/Mehi Rivers)
• Western Rivers (Bourke - Peel, Namoi and Darling Rivers)
• Riverina (Wagga/Hay - Murrumbidgee River)

NSW SES have responded to 233 requests for assistance in the 24 hour period up to 5am Saturday 29th October, including 9 flood rescues.

We have 69 Warnings current across NSW:

• Emergency Warnings- 6
• Watch and Act- 40
• Advice- 23

NSW SES is urging residents in the impacted locations to:

• If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, review it now. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and what you will take with you if you need to evacuate.
• Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
• Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
• Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget. Fines may apply.
• Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
• People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
• Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
• If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
• Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.