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Goodooga and surrounds flooding - Stay informed

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Advice

The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising minor flooding on the Birrie and Bokhara Rivers:

  • Low-lying areas of Goodooga and surrounds

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises The flood peak observed last week at Dirranbandi along the Lower Balonne River in Queensland is moving down through the Culgoa, Birrie, Bokhara and Narran River systems. The flood peak along the Culgoa River is around Woolerbilla, along the Bokhara River is around Hebel and along the Narran River is below Dirranbandi-Hebel Road.

Along the Narran River moderate flooding is occurring at Angledool, with a moderate flood peak possible during Wednesday. At Brenda and Goodooga, minor flooding is possible from mid-week.

The Birrie River at Goodooga is currently at 2.32 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level. The Birrie River at Goodooga may reach around the minor flood level (3.20 m) around mid-week.

The Bokhara River at Goodooga is currently at 2.42 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level. The Bokhara River at Goodooga may reach around the minor flood level (2.70 m) around mid-week.

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

  • Primary producers in low-lying areas should move pumps and livestock to higher ground.
  • Low-lying roads, bridges and causeways along the river and creeks.
  • Unsealed roads may become impassable.

What you need to do:

  • Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.
  • People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
  • If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
  • Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
  • 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.
  • 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. Fines may apply.
  • 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.

For more information:

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

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

In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero 000 immediately