Low lying areas between Yarrawonga to Barmah flooding - Stay informed
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Stay informed
NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about possible below minor flood level flooding on the Murray River:
- Yarrawonga
- Barmah
You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website, HazardWatch and Facebook pages, the Hazards Near Me mobile app, local radio or television, and by following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What are we expecting?
Water releases from Yarrawonga are expected to cause river level rises along the Murray River between Yarrawonga and Barmah over the coming days.
River levels are expected to rise gradually and may inundate low lying areas adjacent to the river. Conditions may change over the coming days as river levels respond to the water releases. Rises are forecast to remain below the minor flood level.
Campsites, sections of parkland, and areas close to the riverbank are likely to be affected. Campers are encouraged to move to higher ground or safer locations. Floodwater may impact access tracks, making them impassable to all vehicle types. Access to some campsites and recreational areas may become restricted.
What you need to do:
- People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
- Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- If there is a flooded road, turn around, find a safer way or wait until floods ease.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
- 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.
- People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Check your local media outlets such as radio, television and printed news for information, or visit Find a Station - NSW to find a local radio station.
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at NSW SES Local Information
- Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at Bureau of Meteorology
- Check road closures at Live Traffic NSW or 132 701 or your local Council.
- For information on mental health services and support contact the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 or visit the NSW Health website
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami call NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: [email protected] or call 1800 067 234
Accessibility
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency:
- To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and request NSW SES.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call NSW SES.