NSW State Emergency Service (SES) continue to respond to communities affected by flooding and recent severe weather.
Since the onset of the severe weather, NSW SES has received more than 4,300 calls and responded to 2,345 incidents, including 34 flood rescues.
Low lying properties in Gunnedah remain under an Emergency Warning, with residents in the affected areas advised to shelter in place, as it is too late to leave.
At Wee Waa and Narrabri, further river rises are possible over the coming days as floodwaters move downstream. NSW SES is positioning assets into Narrabri in preparation.
In the Hunter, flooding is easing at Singleton and warnings have been de-escalated to Advice, with communities advised to monitor conditions. An Emergency Warning for parts of Raymond Terrace remains in place with floodwaters expected to peak today.
There are still more than 40 warnings current for residents across the Mid North Coast, Upper Hunter and New England regions.
More than 1,500 volunteers have been 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: 2,345
Calls to state operations centre: 4,327
Flood rescues: 34
In the last 24 hours to 0500 Monday 4 August -
Statewide incidents: 250
By zone -
North Western Zone: 78
Northern Zone: 109
Metro Zone: 46
North Eastern Zone: 6
Western Zone: 2
South Eastern Zone: 3
Southern Zone: 4
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).
