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Fords Bridge Bywash flooding - Stay informed

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The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted possible rising moderate flooding on the Warrego River:

  • Fords Bridge Bywash

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 floodwaters from the Warrego River in Queensland continues to move into NSW. The first peak is at Fords Bridge Bywash, near the moderate flood level.

The second peak has passed Barringun, where minor flooding is easing. This peak is expected to move downstream to Fords Bridge Bywash over the coming weeks.

A minor flood warning is current for the Warrego River in Queensland.

The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash peaked at 2.29 metres around 01:00 pm Saturday 21 December, and is currently at 2.29 metres and steady around a peak, near the moderate flood level (2.30 m). The Warrego River at Fords Bridge Bywash is expected to remain around the moderate flood level (2.30 m) for the next few days. Renewed river level rises are expected late December as a second flood peak arrives.

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

  • Low lying areas adjacent to the Warrego River may become inundated.
  • Roads, bridges and properties in low lying areas may be affected
  • Farmers and irrigators should consider removing livestock and irrigation pumps from the river and flats.

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.
  • 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.
  • If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
  • 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:

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

In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero 000 immediately