Tamworth and surrounding residents being urged to stay informed with the NSW SES predicting minor flooding on low lying areas along the Peel River.
“You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.” said the NSW SES release.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Peel River at Tamworth Road Bridge is currently at 0.94 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (3m), however, it may reach the minor flood level (3m) from Tuesday evening.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
- O’Briens Lane, Nemingha
- Wallamore Road, between Evans and Kingsford Smith Streets
- Whitehouse Lane
- Davidson Lane
- Dunoon Road, near Moore Creek Road
- Tregarthen Road, near Moore Creek Road
- Warral Road (at Impala Estate at The Duck Under)
- Gowrie Road – unsealed section between Kia Ora Lane and Duri Dungowan Road
- Duri Dungowan Road (between Loomberah Rd and Tongues Ln)
- Duri Dungowan – at Gowrie 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.”
“Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.”
During any flood, obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
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, or be prepared to face a fine.
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.
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