Condobolin and surrounding farmland flooding - Do not enter floodwater
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NSW State Emergency Service
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Do not enter floodwater
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) NOT TO ENTER FLOODWATER due to current rising major flooding:
- Condobolin
- Surrounding low lying farmland
You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing. Avoid floodwater for your safety.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach around 7.20 metres during the weekend, with major flooding.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Low lying properties next to the river
- Lower section of Riverview Caravan Park
- Gum Bend Rd
- Kiacatoo Rd
- Diggers Ave
- Mooney Ln
- North Forbes Rd
- Grassmere Rd
- Marsden Rd
- Selems Rd
- Sandy Camp Lane
- Lachlan St
- Elsmore Rd
- Lachlan Valley Way
- Waitohi Lane
What you need to do:
- If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and 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.
- Plan your route carefully to avoid flooded roads and allow extra travel time.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines and rivers.
- Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in floodwater - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget it. Fines apply.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
- People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
- Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.
- Companion animals and livestock should be relocated to higher ground that will not become an island.
- The safest option is to evacuate as early as possible to avoid additional hazards. Do not wait until the last minute.
- People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
- If you are isolated and require resupply, contact NSW SES on 132 500
- If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/knowyourrisk
- Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at www.bom.gov.au/nsw
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234