Gunnedah-Talibah Flats flooding - Shelter now
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Shelter now
The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to SHELTER NOW due to major flooding:
- Talibah Flats
It is now too late to leave safely as evacuation routes are likely to be cut off. Seek shelter in a sturdy raised structure that can be safely accessed. You may now be trapped without power, water, and other essential services and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Namoi River at Gunnedah is currently at 8.37m and steady, with major flooding. The Namoi River at Gunnedah is likely to peak near 8.50m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with major flooding.
The flood peak along the Namoi River is now approaching Gunnedah, where it is expected to peak overnight Monday into Tuesday with major flooding.
Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed
*This is an update to the Evacuation Warning issued 03/08/2025 at 15:00.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas are now impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- Due to rising floodwater, the Talibah Flats area of Gunnedah will be impacted by rising floodwater.
- Parts of Henry Street
- Talibah Street
- Finch Street
- Weaver Street
- Old Tamworth Road
- Lochrey Road
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.
- Gather your essential possessions. These might include mobile phone, charger, battery-powered radio, medicine, rain gear, warm clothes, blankets, baby and pet items, water, food, torch, something to attract attention, and valuables like photos and insurance or banking records.
- Stay inside and be aware of rising floodwater.
- People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
- If floodwater comes inside, move to a higher point such as a kitchen bench or second storey. Do not enter your roof cavity unless you have a safe exit point.
- Contact family members, friends, or neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, and your location, if safe to do so.
- Advise family and friends of your location.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- "Listen to [ABC New England North West 648AM]"
- 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.
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