Mid-afternoon, the Castlereagh River at Mendooran was peaking with minor flooding.

Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Castlereagh River catchment Monday night.

Rainfall has eased since early Tuesday morning.

What the SES is expecting:

The Castlereagh River at Mendooran is currently peaking near 4.88 metres and steady with minor

flooding.

. Beni Road crossing will be closed to traffic due to rising floodwaters.

. People working or camping along the Castlereagh River should monitor river heights and be

prepared to move to higher ground.

The SES also provided a livestock and equipment warning for the Talbragar River at Dunedoo and downstream.

Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Talbragar River catchment Monday night, the SES says.

Rainfall has eased since early Tuesday morning.

It is expected that low-lying areas along the Talbragar River may become inundated. Some local

roads and low-level bridge crossings may be closed or affected by flood water.

The SES advised landowners and farmers adjacent to the Talbragar River and creeks should monitor river levels and:

. If necessary, relocate or move farm machinery, irrigation pumps and other equipment to

higher ground.

. Consider when to move livestock as access roads may close early. If necessary, relocate or

move livestock to higher ground.

. People working or camping along the Talbragar River should monitor river heights and be

prepared to move to higher ground.

EARLIER

The SES has updated advice about the peak of minor flooding along the Castlereagh River at Mendooran on Tuesday.

Minor flooding is expected along the Castlereagh River at Mendooran Tuesday morning.

Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Castlereagh River catchment Monday night.

Rainfall has eased since early Tuesday morning.

What the SES is expecting:

The Castlereagh River at Mendooran is likely to peak near 4.70 metres around midday Tuesday with minor flooding.

Beni Road crossing will be closed to traffic due to rising floodwaters.

EARLIER:

Minor flooding is expected along the Castlereagh River at Mendooran Tuesday morning, the SES has advised.

Heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Castlereagh River catchment on Monday night.

Rainfall has eased since early Tuesday morning.

What the SES is expecting:

The Castlereagh River at Mendooran is likely to peak near the minor flood level (3.30 m) about

10 am Tuesday.

Beni Road crossing will be closed to traffic due to rising floodwaters.

What you need to do:

. Stay up to date with information. Listen to flood warnings and follow advice on how to

protect yourself, family and property.

. Do not allow children to play in floodwaters, especially stormwater drains and creeks.

. People working or camping along the Castlereagh River should monitor river heights and be

prepared to move to higher ground.

. Farmers and landholders are advised to relocate livestock, pumps and machinery to higher

ground.

. Motorists are advised to take extreme care as there may be water flowing across causeways

and local roads.

. Do not drive through floodwater as floodwaters may be deep, fast flowing and contain debris

and is a major cause of flood related deaths.

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.