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Flood Watch Issued for the Colo River
The Bureau of Meteorology has just issued a flood watch for the Colo River, with possible minor flooding from Tuesday into Wednesday.
A low pressure trough in the far southwest of New South Wales will move east on Monday and Tuesday, bringing moderate rainfall and thunderstorms to most of the state.
This weather system is likely to affect several coastal catchments, including the Colo River, on Tuesday and Wednesday.
STAY INFORMED
- Listen to your local ABC radio station
- Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Go to latest Weather and Warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
- For the latest Rainfall and River heights visit
For road closures visit Road Closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or Hawkesbury City Council Disaster and Emergency Dashboard. https://disaster.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
BE PREPARED
- Consider the consequences of road closures due to flooding.
- Residents in areas previously isolated should take the opportunity NOW to ensure you have ample supplies in case of further isolation. This includes:
- Food stuffs and
beverages - Medicines
- Fodder and stock feed
- Fuel for your generator(s).
- Pumps and farm equipment should be relocated to higher ground.
- Horses and livestock should be relocated to higher ground.
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Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
FOR ASSISTANCE
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.
