State Emergency Services has issued a minor flood warning for the Manning River for later this week.
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The SES says widespread rainfall over the NSW coast from the Central Coast to the Lower Mid North Coast from early Wednesday, March 28 has the potential to cause local and riverine flooding, with the most intense rainfall expected from the Central Coast to Newcastle area from Wednesday afternoon.
A coastal trough will develop along the central parts of the coast over the next 24 hours, cradled between two strong high pressure systems.
This will bring widespread rainfall to Newcastle, Lower Hunter and Central Coast on Wednesday. These areas will see some very intense bursts of rain creating dangerous conditions.
What the SES is expecting
Based on this prediction there is a 75 per cent chance of minor flooding developing in the Manning River.
The SES advises that in minor flooding events, low-lying areas next to water courses are inundated. Minor roads may be closed and low-level bridges submerged.
In urban areas inundation may affect some backyards and buildings below the floor level as well as bicycle and pedestrian paths. In rural areas removal of stock and equipment may be required.
What you need to do:
- Never drive, walk or play in flood waters.
- Farmers are advised to monitor rainfall and river levels and be ready to move their livestock, pumps and other equipment away from rising waters.
- Oyster lease operators are advised to monitor the rivers for possible rises and be ready to move equipment.
If this weather system intensifies, flooding could develop in the Manning catchment.
If so, the Bureau of Meteorology will issue flood warnings along with the State Emergency Service who will release flood bulletins to tell residents about the situation and what you should do to protect your family and property.
For more information:
• Flood preparation advice www.ses.nsw.gov.au
• Road information, for local roads contact council or log onto http://midnorthcoast.myroadinfo.com.au
• Road information on State Government managed roads go to the Live Traffic NSW website at http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au
• Rural animal and livestock assistance contact your Local Land Services Office
• You can find more information on the severe weather warnings and river levels from Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500. In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.