NSW State Emergency Service (SES) crews were kept busy over the weekend, responding to flooding, storm damage and snow impacts after a complex low-pressure system moved across the Northern and Central NSW coast and ranges.
Since the onset of the severe weather, NSW SES has received more than 3,600 calls and responded to 2,092 incidents, including 25 flood rescues.
The NSW SES has issued an Emergency Warning for major flooding along the Namoi River at Gunnedah, and people in low-lying properties have been asked to evacuate. Further evacuation warnings are possible throughout Monday.
At Tamworth, the Peel River peaked just below the major flood level, with moderate flooding continuing this morning.
In the Upper Hunter, an Emergency Warning for parts of Raymond Terrace advises people to evacuate. A moderate flood warning remains for the Hunter River at Denman, which peaked just below major overnight it has now fallen below moderate thresholds.
Minor flood warnings are current for the Manning, Gloucester, Macleay, Severn, Paterson, Williams, and Gwydir Rivers.
There are still more than 50 warnings current for residents across the Mid North Coast, Upper Hunter and New England regions.
More than 1,500 volunteers were activated to respond throughout the state, while helicopters and high clearance vehicles were deployed to impacted areas.
The severe weather warning has been cancelled, and conditions are forecast to remain settled today, but riverine rises remain a risk as floodwater moves downstream.
To stay across the latest warnings and information, download the Hazards Near Me app or visit the NSW SES website.
If you need assistance, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
OPERATIONAL STATISTICS -
Total event incidents: 2,092
Calls to state operations centre: 3,616
Flood rescues: 25
In the last 24 hours to 0500 Monday 4 August - Statewide incidents: 637
By zone -
North Western Zone: 122
Northern Zone: 345
Metro Zone: 138
North Eastern Zone: 11
Western Zone: 9
South Eastern Zone: 11
Southern Zone: 1
Safety messages:
NEVER drive through floodwater. If you come across a flooded road, stop, turn around, and find another route.
Black Ice may cause dangerous road conditions - avoid unnecessary travel. If you do need to be on the roads, use the brakes gently and drive slowly.
Understand your risk - know what you will do and where you will go if you are impacted by severe weather.
Stay across the latest warnings and information via the Hazards Near Me app and set up a watch zone for your local area.
Stay informed on the latest weather updates via the Bureau of Meteorology.
If you need assistance, call the NSW SES on 132 500. For life threatening situations, always call Triple Zero (000).
