Moderate rainfall across the Williams River catchment during Friday and Saturday has caused minor flooding at Dungog where river levels are expected to remain around the minor flood level 4.90 metres during Sunday morning.
What we are expecting:
• Minor flooding is occurring along the William River at Dungog.
• The Williams River at Dungog is likely to remain around the minor flood level of
4.90 metres during Sunday morning.
What you need to do:
- Do not drive, ride or walk through floodwater
- Farmers on low lying land close to rivers and creeks are urged to monitor livestock, pumps and other equipment.
- Waste and chemical containers should be located well above predicted flood levels.
- Residents of low lying areas near the river should keep an active watch on the floodwaters.
- Keep in contact with your neighbours. Consider impacts of possible road closures on work, family and educational commitments
- Monitoring emergency warnings and severe weather updates on, NSW SES Hunter Facebook Page and Bureau of Meteorology website
- If you live in a low-lying area and are advised by an emergency services officer to evacuate, please do so
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.
Image: Hunter SES Facebook