Flood update from NSW SES at 3:49pm on 3 January 2023
Summary
Wentworth
The Bureau of Meteorology advises moderate flooding is continuing at Wentworth, where river levels are slowly falling. The Murray River at Wentworth is currently at 33.80 metres AHD and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Murray River at Wentworth is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (32.68 metres AHD) through to late January.
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Dareton, Gol Gol, Boeill Creek and Buronga
The Bureau of Meteorology advises rainfall over the past months has caused renewed and prolonged flooding along the Murray and Edward Rivers. The Murray River at Mildura Weir is currently at 37.83 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
Mildura Weir is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (37.50 m) into early January.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:
• Low lying areas along the Murray River may become inundated
• Local access roads may be closed due to floodwater
• Low lying sporting fields, parklands and public recreation areas are impacted by floodwater
• Amaroo Road between River Road and Boeill Creek Road
• Boeill Creek Road, Boeill Creek
• Twin Isles Drive, Curlwaa
• Ryans Road, Curlwaa
• Little Manly Lane, Curlwaa
• River Drive, Buronga
• Watch and Act – Prepare to evacuate warning remains current for Boeill Creek. See separate warning for details.
Read the full press release below.
