Wellington flooding - Stay informed
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NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising minor flooding on the Bell River:
- Wellington
You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website, HazardWatch and Facebook pages, the Hazards Near Me mobile app, local radio or television, and by following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises moderate to locally heavy rainfall was observed during Tuesday over parts of the Macquarie River catchment, including the Bell River and Molong Creek, where rapid creek level rises were observed.
Along the Bell River, a flood peak has been observed upstream of Gowan Green at Molong.
This flood water is expected to reach Wellington Wednesday afternoon, with a minor flood peak on the Bell River Wednesday evening.
River levels along the Macquarie River at Wellington are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Minor flooding is likely along the Bell River.
The Bell River at Wellington is currently at 1.54 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Bell River at Wellington is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.40 m) Wednesday afternoon.
The river is likely to peak near 4.30 m Wednesday evening, with minor flooding.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwater:
- low lying areas
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.
- If there is a flooded road, turn around, find a safer way or wait until floods ease.
- 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.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Check your local media outlets such as radio, television and printed news for information, or visit Find a Station - NSW to find a local radio station.
- 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 ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at NSW SES Local Information
- Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at Bureau of Meteorology
- Check road closures at Live Traffic NSW or 132 701 or your local Council.
- For information on mental health services and support contact the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 or visit the NSW Health website
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:
- To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.