Armidale and Glen Innes have topped the list for the most wild weather related insurance claims over the summer, mostly due to hail damage.
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Posted inFlood, Weather, Wee Waa
Most roads to Wee Waa closed due to flooding
Wee Waa is effectively isolated as forewarned as floodwaters make their way through the area following rainfall totals from the last week near 200ml.
Posted inFlood, Local News, Weather
Flooding impacts to persist after record rain
Minor flood warnings are in place for Gwydir, Peel and Namoi rivers as severe flooding affects Queensland and rain continues.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, Weather
Flood watch cancelled as predicted heavy rain fails to appear
The Bureau of Meteorology and NSW SES have cancelled all flood and severe weather warnings for the New England as the predicted heavy rain failed to materialise in much of the region.
Posted inEmergency management, Tenterfield Shire, Weather
Road closures and downed trees at Tenterfield isolate residents
Tenterfield Shire has been dealing with significant flooding and downed trees as ex-tropical cyclone Alfred made its way over the range on the weekend. “There’s been flooding and people stuck […]
Posted inAgriculture, Weather
Water users reminded not to harvest floodwater without compliant meter and licence
Water users in parts of the Border Rivers and Gwydir water sharing plan areas in northern NSW have been reminded they can’t harvest floodwater without a licence and compliant metering equipment as rain from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves inland.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, Weather
Now she comes: wide spread heavy rain and flash flooding across the New England today
Heavy rain and flash flooding is expected to affect Armidale, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree and Narrabri, and surround areas, throughout today.
Posted inEmergency management, Weather
Severe weather warning extended to most of New England
Heavy rain and flash flooding is predicted for Armidale, Tenterfield, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree, and Narrabri.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, Weather
Wide spread flood warnings across the New England (Updated)
The NSW SES has updated and issued more flood warnings for the region, adding Boggabilla, Pallamallawa, Yarraman, Woolomin and Piallamore, to Ashford, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Gravesend, on the list of communities expected to experience flooding in coming days.
Posted inEmergency management, Weather
Alfred downgraded to tropical low but danger remains
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low but millions of Australians – including New Englanders – have been warned to prepare for dangerous conditions including flash flooding, heavy rain and intense winds.