Residents in some low-lying parts of Wagga have been told to prepare to isolate amid predictions the Murrumbidgee River will continue to rise across the city.
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About 7.30am on Tuesday morning the SES advised people in the following area(s) to PREPARE TO ISOLATE:
- Parts of Flowerdale Road, Moorong outside the levee
- Parts of northern end of Scott Street, Moorong
- Sections of Roach Rd
- McNickle Road - North of Roach Rd
- Edward Street West
- Scott Street
- Poachers Lane, Gobbagombalin
- Tom Lane, Gobbagombalin
Residents in those areas are being asked to monitor the situation and prepare to be isolated by floodwater.
The SES are asking people to also consider the effects isolation will have on family, work, and educational commitments.
"You may be trapped without power, water, and other essential services and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you," the SES said.
People are also being asked to avoid the Oura Beach camping area due to the current impacts from flooding.
The Bureau of Meteorology advises the river at Wagga may reach around 8.00 metres Tuesday afternoon, with minor flooding.
At 7.30am on Tuesday the river level at Wagga was at 7.76 metres and rising.
It comes as WaterNSW continues its flood operations at Burrinjuck Dam, which sat at 95.09 per cent capacity on Monday morning.
The dam releases are expected to vary subject to inflow and downstream tributary flow rates.
WaterNSW continues to work closely with the Bureau, NSW SES and landholders to plan release strategies.
The SES warn road access may be cut and floodwater may impact low lying areas along the river.
What residents in affected areas need to do:
- If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, use it now. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.
- Be prepared - you may be isolated for an extended period of time. Make sure you have essential supplies prepared to last for at least three to five days, including food, drinking water, medications, pet food, and animal feed.
- Be prepared - you may lose services including power, communications, water, sewerage, and gas. Relocate waste containers, chemicals, and poisons well above the flood level.
- Companion animals and livestock should be relocated to higher ground that will not become an island.
- Monitor the situation closely for updates on rain and river conditions.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours, and help others prepare for isolation where possible.
- If you are isolated and require resupply, contact NSW SES on 132 500.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au.
- 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 bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Check road closures at livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
Andrew Mangelsdorf
Originally from South Australia, Andrew Mangelsdorf grew up in Victoria before launching his career in Temora, NSW. He also served as a journalist at Lake Cargelligo before making the move to The Daily Advertiser in 2022. Always on the lookout for story ideas, so if you've got one, let me know: andrew.mangelsdorf@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Originally from South Australia, Andrew Mangelsdorf grew up in Victoria before launching his career in Temora, NSW. He also served as a journalist at Lake Cargelligo before making the move to The Daily Advertiser in 2022. Always on the lookout for story ideas, so if you've got one, let me know: andrew.mangelsdorf@austcommunitymedia.com.au
