After being forced into four flood rescues across the state in the space of 24 hours, the NSW SES is urging people to remain alert around rising waters.
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Water levels are rising around the region, with major flooding is occurring again at Warren while Narromine and Wellington is experiencing minor flooding.
Given the threat of flooding, the NSW SES is providing sandbags for people in Dubbo and the wider area.
Sandbag collections locations for Central West:
- Bathurst NSW SES Unit - 2A Lloyds Road South Bathurst (5:30pm - 7:30pm, daily)
- Perthville Rural Fire Brigade (Self Help Collection)
- Molong SES Unit - Cnr Riddle & William Street Molong (Self Help Collection)
- Canowindra SES Unit - 9 Armstrong Street, Canowindra (Self Help Collection)
- Eugowra Showgrounds - Behind the NSW SES Eugowra Unit off Noble Street (Self Help - Daylight hours Only)
- Cabonne Council Depot - Cumnock (Self Help - Daylight hours Only)
- Cabonne Council Depot - Yeoval (Self Help - Daylight hours Only)
- Dubbo Regional Council - West Dubbo - Pioneer Park - (Self Help - Daylight hours Only)
- Dubbo Regional Council - East Dubbo - Dubbo Showgrounds (Self Help - Daylight hours Only)
- Narromine Showgrounds - (Self Help - Daylight hours Only)
Anyone picking up sandbags must take their own shovel. More information on how to properly use sandbags can be found here.
The Macquarie River at Wellington Bridge is likely to remain near 5.80 metres through to the Thursday, with minor flooding.
The Macquarie River at Narromine may remain around 5.80 metres with minor flooding.
The Macquarie River at Warren may reach around 9.20 metres late Thursday, with major flooding.
Water levels are expected to rise in the coming days at all three locations as more rain is expected.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas of the Warren region may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- SR66 Wambianna Road (Back Road to Dubbo) from and including the Reddenville Break to the Narromine Shire
- SR64 Ellengerah Road
- SR23 Gradery Lane
- SR81 Kiameron
- SR36 Gibson Way
- MR333 Carinda Road
- SR91 Industrial Access Road (between Udora Road and Oxley Highway) closed
- SR3 Canonba Road
- SR68 Bundemar Road closed at Stoney Creek Crossing
- SR73 Udora Road
- SR66 Wambianna Road
- RR202 Marthaguy Road
- SH11 Oxley Highway between Warren - Gilgandra
- SH11 Oxley Highway to Nevertire remains open with Caution
Information on road closures in the Dubbo Regional Council area can be found here.
Elsewhere in the region, the Bogan River at Dandaloo is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.10 m) during Thursday and further rises are expected.
Impacts from the floodwater at Dandaloo may include:
- Tabratong Crossing Road may close at the Tabratong Bridge approaches.
- Tyrie Road west of the Trangie - Dandaloo Road intersection
- Low lying areas between Dandaloo Bridge and Tyrie Road
The Bogan River at Peak Hill is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Thursday and further rises are likely.
Impacts from the floodwater at Peak Hill may include:
- Peak Hill - Tullamore Road (MR348)
- Adavale Lane, Frecklington's Crossing, Robertson and Bulgandramine Roads
- Kitto's Bridge
The NSW SES received 237 statewide requests for assistance in the 24 hours up to 6am on Thursday while four flood rescues were completed.
NSW SES advice:
- Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
- Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
- Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
- Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
