Coutts Crossing and surrounds flooding - Monitor conditions
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NSW State Emergency Service
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Monitor conditions
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the minor flooding on the Orara River:
- Coutts Crossing
- Macphersons Crossing
- Poley's Bridge
- Kangaroo Creek,
- Braunstone,
- Levenstrath,
- Kremnos
You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Orara River at Coutts Crossing was at 4.30 metres at 7:00 am Thursday, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Orara River at Coutts Crossing may peak near the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by floodwaters:
- Low-lying roads and bridges may be flooded
- Low-lying causeways and culverts may be flooded
- Unsealed Roads may be unpassable
- Camping grounds along river and creek banks may be unusable
What you need to do:
- Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures. Damage to roads, bridges or buildings caused by flooding and landslip may still exist in your area. Consider the need to make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- Be aware of road hazards including mud and debris.
- Remain vigilant as there could still be water in low lying areas.
- 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.
- If you are isolated and require resupply, contact NSW SES on 132 500
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- 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 www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/knowyourrisk
- Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
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: media@ses.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 067 234