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Flood Watch issued for Minor Flooding in the Hawkesbury River from Tuesday
The SES has advised that a low pressure Flood Watch trough in the far southwest of New South Wales has generated moderate rainfall and thunderstorms to most of the state during Monday and into Tuesday.
This rainfall may cause renewed minor to major flooding along rivers in parts of New South Wales inland catchments from Tuesday, many of which are experiencing ongoing flooding due to previous rainfall in recent months.
This weather system is also likely to affect several coastal catchments during Tuesday and Wednesday including Hawkesbury River, where minor flooding may develop from Tuesday into Wednesday.
This rainfall is likely to affect the Hawkesbury Nepean from Friday into the weekend. Low-lying areas along the Hawkesbury River may be impacted by floodwater.
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
BE PREPARED
- Consider the consequences of road closures due to flooding and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water – it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it’s flooded, forget. Fines may apply.
- Pumps and farm equipment should be relocated to higher ground.
- Horses and livestock should be relocated to higher ground.
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.
