The Bureau of Meteorology reported the Namoi River in Gunnedah was at 6.13 metres at 8:30am this morning, below the minor flood level.

The NSW SES advised to stay updated on flood warnings:

  • Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
  • “Listen to [ABC New England North West 648AM]”
  • Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
  • Follow the SES 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.

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

  • Properties on the northeast side of Ruvigne Road and the south side of Bluevale Road
  • Campervan and Motorhome Club Australia (CMCA) RV Park
  • Cushans Reserve and near Cohens Bridge
  • Water impacts Gunnedah to Kelvin Road approximately 500 metres north of Cohens Bridge at the ‘Pig Hole’
  • The Tamworth Road closes at Hoss Crossing, -Tommy’s Swamp
    Water begins to impact the low areas of Kelvin, Bluevale, Wean, and Orange Grove Roads. These roads may close at very short notice when water reaches this height.
  • Rural properties on the northern side of the Namoi River will become isolated once these roads are closed. Unfortunately, alternative routes via Manilla are unavailable as Rangari Road closes at the Manilla end.
  • Water encroaches upon Woolshed Reserve, Donnelly Playing Fields, and the western end of Maitland Street near Benevolent Park. Access from Maitland Street into Warrabungle Street is impeded.
  • Water overflows onto the northern approach to the Ballyragan Bridge, leading to the closure of Bluevale Road, which will impact access to the airport.
  • Racecourse Road offers limited access to the Common House near the Racecourse at Hanson Concrete Batching Plant.

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