Bulahdelah and surrounds flooding - Stay informed
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Stay informed
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted possible minor flooding on the Myall River:
- Bulahdelah and surrounds.
You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Myall River at Bulahdelah peaked at around 3.69 metres Tuesday morning. The river level is currently at 3.61 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level.
The Myall River at Bulahdelah may remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Water commences to inundate the south and western ends of the town along the banks of the Crawford River and the Myall River. Low lying areas in the vicinity of the Rivers are affected early including– low lying parks, properties and roads in the following areas:
- • River Street
- • Myall Street
- • Richmond Street (West of Alexandra Street)
- • Stuart Street (West of Alexandra Street)
- • Stroud Street (South of Stuart Street)
- • Blanch Street (West of Crawford Street)
- • Prince Street (South of Richmond Street)
- • Jackson Street
- • Alexandra Street (South of Stuart Street
- • Lions on the banks of Myall River
- • Bulahdelah Showground
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.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- 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 may apply.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
- People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
- If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
- 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.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- ABC Radio Mid North Coast 95.5FM
- 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.
- Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- For information on temporary school closures in your area, check www.education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/school-operational-status
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: media@ses.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 067 234