Flood Incidents
SES NSW Advice - Hunter Region
Equipment and Livestock Warning for the Hunter River Downstream of Aberdeen
Minor | Flood WatchHunter River Downstrem of Aberdeen
Equipment and Livestock Warning for the Hunter River Downstream of Aberdeen
Due to heavy rain falling across the Upper Hunter Catchment over the last several days, there have been rises in the Hunter, Rouchel, Isis, Pages and Dartbrook River Systems.
The River flow is expected to cause rises 2.0 – 3.0 metres above normal flows at Aberdeen, Muswellbrook and Denman on Thursday and Friday.
Additional rain is possible. Local roads may close, do not drive through flooded roads.
Land owners and farmers adjacent to rivers and creeks should monitor river levels and the weather and move equipment to higher ground
NSW SES FLOOD BULLETIN - PEEL RIVER
Minor | Final Flood BulletinTAMWORTH
What is happening?
THE PEEL RIVER AT TAMWORTH HAS FALLEN BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL
The Peel River at Tamworth fell below the minor flood level (3.0 m) at 11:00 pm Friday 11th June.
River levels at Tamworth are now expected to remain below the minor flood level.
What we are expecting:
No further flooding is expected in the Peel River.
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.
- Landowners and farmers adjacent to rivers and creeks should continue to monitor river levels and the weather downstream for increased river heights.
- Motorists are reminded that debris such as mud, rocks, tree branches ae likely to be across roadways which were affected by flood waters. Please use caution when travelling along these areas.
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.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow /NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- For the latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights visit:www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood
- For road closure information visit:www.livetraffic.com.au, call 131 701 or contact your Local Council.
- For rural animal and livestock assistance, contact your Local Land Services Office:www.lls.nsw.gov.au
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
NSW SES Flood Bulletin - Severn River 3
Minor | Flood BulletinAshford
What Is happening?
Minor flooding is occurring at Ashford.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Severn River at Ashford, where river levels peaked Friday afternoon.
What We Are Expecting
Severn River:
• The Severn River at Ashford peaked at 2.33 metres around 04:45 pm Friday with minor flooding.
What you need to do:
• Farmers and landholders are advised to relocate livestock, pumps and machinery to higher ground.
• Residents on properties likely to be isolated due to road closures should stock up on essential items including food, medications and domestic animal supplies.
• NSW SES urges motorists to take extreme care as there is water flowing across causeways and some local roads.
• Motorists are advised not to drive through floodwater as floodwaters may be deep and fast flowing and contain hidden snags and debris.
• People working or camping along the Severn River should continue to monitor river heights.
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.
Latest River Heights for the Macintyre River:
Severn River at Ashford - 2.23m steady at 5:00pm FRI 11/06/21
Macintyre River at Inverell - 1.69m steady at 5:00pmFRI 11/06/21
Macintyre River at Yetman Bridge Bridge - 2.03m steady at 5:00pm FRI 11/06/21
For more information:
• Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au
• For the latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights visit: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
• For road closure information visit: www.livetraffic.com.au or call 131 701 or contact your Local Council.
• For rural animal and livestock assistance, contact your Local Land Services Office www.lls.nsw.gov.au
The next bulletin will be issued by 11:00am on Saturday 12 June 2021
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