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West Forbes flooding - Evacuate before 3:00 pm Tue 28 Mar

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NSW State Emergency Service

NSW State Emergency Service

Emergency Warning

Evacuate before 3:00 pm Tue 28 Mar

Emergency Warning

The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE BEFORE 3:00 pm Tue 28 Mar due to dangerous major flooding:

  • 5551 George Downes Drive Bucketty NSW 2250
  • 912 Murrays Run Road Laguna NSW 2325

You must evacuate before this time because evacuation routes will be blocked by 5:00 pm.

Evacuation Info

Use the following evacuation route to move to safety outside the flood affected area:

  • Proceed to Arthur Street from Rickard Road, and then on to Riverside Rd
  • and then Alfred Road,
  • and finally to Alma Road.

You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by flooding. If you are unable to find accommodation, Evacuation centres have been set up at:

  • Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle Street, Castle Hill NSW
  • Baulkham Hills Sports Club, 11 Renown Road, Baulkham Hills NSW

Evacuation centres have plans to manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Do not hesitate to go to an evacuation centre if you have no safe, alternative accommodation.

If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you, and buildings may not be able to withstand the impact of flood water.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises the flood peaks from both the Macintyre and Weir Rivers are now arriving at Mungindi where river levels continue to rise slowly and are expected to peak near its current level, with major flooding.

Further rises are possible. See Brewarrina Shire Council website for road closure information.

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Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

  • Khyber downs, Sherwin St
  • Angledool Rd

Once the flood water reaches 7.5 metres, expected at 4:00 pm Tue 28 Mar, safe evacuation routes are likely to be cut off.

This event may change quickly. We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.

What you need to do:

  • If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, use it now.
  • Gather your possessions for evacuation. 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.
  • Gather your pet(s) and companion animals for safe travel.
  • Relocate waste containers, chemicals, and poisons well above floor level.
  • The safest option is to evacuate as early as possible to avoid additional hazards. Do not wait until the last minute.
  • Immediately move to a safer location away from present and potential flooding. Travel to the home of family or friends who are in a safe location away from present and potential flooding.
  • If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over on higher ground away from trees, drains, low-lying areas, and floodwater. Find alternative travel routes if roads or underpasses are flooded.
  • Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris, and damaged roads or bridges.
  • Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
  • 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 apply.
  • Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
  • Farmers should consider moving livestock and machinery to higher ground that will not become an island.
  • Oyster Lease Operators are advised to monitor the rivers for possible rises and be ready to move equipment.
  • All campers and caravans relocate away from the sites next to water courses
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For more information:

For emergency help in floods, storms and tsunamis, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234

For any additional information please call the Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) on 1800 227 228.