Warrego 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 prolonged minor to moderate flooding on the Warrego River:
- Rural homesteads and properties which are prone to isolation in the area of Bourke Shire in the Warrego River catchment.
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?
Floodwaters from the Warrego River in Queensland have caused moderate flooding along the Warrego River at Barringun, Enngonia and Fords Bridge.
An extended flood peak is now around Fords Bridge, where prolonged moderate flooding may continue into next week. This will isolate some rural properties and disrupt essential services.
Current water levels in key areas indicate significant risk to road infrastructure, as well as agricultural land and livestock.
Roads, bridges, causeways, low-lying areas may be impacted and unsealed roads may become impassable.
If you need resupply:
Call NSW SES on 132 500 to request assistance. You will be given a reference number.
Contact the following stores to place your order, providing your SES reference number:
• Khans Supa IGA - Oxley St, Bourke, 02 6872 3264
• Bourke Pharmacy - 32-36 Oxley St, Bourke 02 6872 2004
• Nutri Ag Solutions Bourke - 60-62 Anson St, Bourke, 02 6872 2033
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.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- 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
- Contact your Local Land Services Office for rural animal and livestock assistance at lls.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 795 299
- If you are isolated and require resupply, contact NSW SES on 132 500
- If you are a primary producer and need assistance with livestock management, please call the Agricultural and Animal Services hotline on 1800 814 647
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