Dandaloo flooding - Stay informed
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Stay informed
NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about possible minor flooding on the Bogan River:
- Dandaloo
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?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises recent moderate rainfall across the Bogan River catchment upstream of Dandaloo has caused river level rises along the Bogan River at Peak Hill, where the river level peaked below the minor flood level during Friday.
Floodwaters from Peak Hill, combined with flows from several tributaries, may cause minor flooding along the Bogan River at Dandaloo from Monday.
The Bogan River at Dandaloo is currently at 0.80 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bogan River at Dandaloo may reach around the minor flood level (4.10 m) around Monday.
Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwater:
- Low lying agricultural land
- Low level creek crossings
- Areas adjacent to the river
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.
- Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.
- Companion animals and livestock should be relocated to higher ground that will not become an island.
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.
- Check disruptions to public transport at Transport NSW Travel Alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- 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).
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.