The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is urging residents in flood affected communities to brace for more severe storms and flooding into tomorrow. The weather system is currently making its way through inland NSW, with the risk of increased flash flooding.
NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Nicole Hogan said this predicted weather system is very concerning for areas already affected by flooding and will likely result in renewed river rises.
“We understand this is the last thing you want to hear, with flooding affecting multiple communities in inland NSW,” she said.
“Unfortunately, one of these areas is Forbes, where the Lachlan River is swollen, and a major peak of 7.24metres, is currently occurring at Condobolin. The NSW SES is continuing to support the Forbes community as they continue to recover from flooding in early November.”
Since the commencement of this weather event on 14 September 2022, NSW SES has completed 1,000 resupply jobs to residents in isolated communities and 500 flood rescues. This involves medical, food, sandbags, and fodder drops across the sta
Flooding continues in Western and Southern NSW, with main areas of concern remaining in Collarenebri, Walgett, Bourke, Condobolin, Hay, and Albury.
On Saturday evening, Grafton received 61mm of rain in just one hour. There was flash flooding in the area resulting in the NSW SES responding to five local requests for assistance.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for already impacted areas of inland NSW with a heightened risk of flash flooding due to isolated severe thunderstorms.
Assistant Commissioner Nicole Hogan said the NSW SES is concerned with this risk of flash flooding.
“Flash flooding is fast-moving, dangerous and roads may be impacted, it is important to ensure if you come across flooded road or causeways, you turn around and find an alternate route,” she said.
A cold front will sweep through the state Sunday into Monday with predicted inland storms and adverse weather conditions, according to The Bureau of Meteorology. Snow will fall on the Alps and across the central tablelands.
For the last 24 hours NSW SES have performed five flood rescues and received 223 requests for assistance.
