NSW SES Flood Update 24 Feb 2023
Flood update from NSW SES on 24 February 2023
Summary
BURTUNDY, POMONA, ELLERSLIE & GREAT DARLING ANABRANCH – MONITOR CONDITIONS
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the minor
flooding on the Darling River:
- Burtundy and surrounds
- Pomona
- Ellerslie
- Great Darling Anabranch
You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
The Bureau of Meteorology advises river levels have fallen at Burtundy below the major flood level, and minor flooding is occurring.
River levels along the Darling River are likely to remain elevated between Burtundy and Wentworth during February. This will impact surrounding communities with road closures and isolated rural properties likely.
Current and predicted flows in the Darling River are not likely to cause river level rises at Wentworth.
The Darling River at Burtundy fell below the major flood level Tuesday afternoon and is currently at 7.61 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Darling River at Burtundy is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.10 metres) through to the end of March.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by floodwaters:
- Burtundy
- Pomona
- Ellerslie
- Great Darling Anabranch
- Local roads. causeways, culverts and bridges may be flooded
- Some rural properties may become isolated by floodwaters.
Read the full press release below.
POONCARIE AND SURROUNDS – MONITOR CONDITIONS
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to MONITOR CONDITIONS of the minor flooding on the Darling River:
- Pooncarie and surrounds
- Low lying areas along the Darling River near Pooncarie
You should monitor conditions by checking warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and following the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
The Bureau of Meteorology advises minor flooding is occurring at Pooncarie, where river levels are likely to remain elevated into March.
The Darling River at Pooncarie is currently at 7.19 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Darling River at Pooncarie may remain above the minor flood level (6.80 metres) through to early March.
Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by floodwaters:
- Low lying areas around Pooncarie along the Darling River
- Access roads
Read the full press release below.