Flood Incidents

FLOODING HAS NOW EASED AT BATHURST

Minor flooding has eased along the Macquarie River at Bathurst where the river peaked at 4.94 metres Monday morning with moderate flooding.

The Macquarie River at Bathurst is currently at 2.84 metres and falling slowly, below the minor flood level.

River levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

What you need to do:
• STAY INFORMED - Be prepared to act if your situation changes.
• Stay up to date with information. Listen to flood warnings and follow advice on how to protect yourself, family, and property.
• People working or camping along the Upper Macquarie River should continue to monitor river heights.
• Motorists are reminded to use caution and drive to conditions. Flood debris such as mud, rocks or tree branches are likely to have been deposited across roads or low-level causeways which were affected by flood waters.
• Never drive, walk or play in floodwaters. Floodwater may be deep, fast flowing and may contain hidden snags and debris.

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

For more information:
• Visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au or follow us on Facebook
• Tune in to your local ABC Radio station
• For the latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights visit www.bom.gov.au or phone 1300 945 108
• For rural animal and livestock assistance, contact your Local Land Services Office www.lls.nsw.gov.au
• For road closure information visit: www.livetraffic.com.au, call 131 701 or contact your Local Council.

This is a final flood bulletin. No further updates will be issued.