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Manilla 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 Minor flooding on the Namoi River:

  • Low lying areas of Manilla

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 Namoi River at Manilla is currently at 1.40 m and steady, below the minor flood level.

The Namoi River at Manilla may reach around the minor flood level (6.10 m) Thursday afternoon.

Since early Wednesday morning, light to moderate rainfall has been observed across the Peel and Namoi River catchments.

Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Peel and Namoi River catchments since Wednesday morning. Further rainfall is forecast during Thursday.

Water storages along the Peel and and Namoi Rivers are currently full, and the catchments are saturated.

This combination of heavy rainfall, saturated catchments, and full storages may lead to flooding along the Peel and Namoi Rivers, potentially similar to the events experienced earlier this month.

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

  • Low lying areas along the Namoi 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.
  • 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