Flood Incidents

The Myall River at Bulahdelah

• Myall Street
• Richmond Street (West of Alexandra Street)
• Stuart Street (West of Alexandra Street)
• Stroud Street (South of Stuart Street)
• Blanch Street (West of Crawford Street)
• Prince Street (South of Richmond Street)
• Jackson Street
• Alexandra Street (South of Stuart Street)
• Bulahdelah Showground

Why we are directing people to evacuate.
Once flood water begins inundating the area road access water, sewerage, power, phones and internet may be lost. If you remain in the area you will be trapped and it may be too dangerous for SES to rescue you.

This is an order to evacuate now. Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable to, an evacuation centre has been set up at the following: Buladelah Central School 8 Meade Street (Church Street)

What we are expecting:
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.

What you need to do: Low lying properties should

• Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height
• Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables with you.
• Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
• Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible.

For more information on:

• For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,
• Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
• Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
• Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au

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.

Paterson and Williams Rivers Dungog

• The Williams River may peak near the major flood level (8.50 metres) Saturday morning. The
  river level may peak near the major flood level (9.10 metres) Saturday afternoon. Further
  rises are possible.
  
  
• The Paterson River at Gostwyck Bridge may peak near 11.80 metres around midday
  Saturday, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible.
  

As a result, residents and visitors to these areas should take action now to prepare for possible
flood impacts.

NSW SES is advising residents in low lying areas in Dungog may need to evacuate due to rising flood
water. These areas include:

• Hooke Street
• Brown Street
• Lord Street
• Abelard Street
• Dowling Street
• Mackay Street
• Simmonds Lane

Low lying properties may experience impacts due to flash flooding and/or riverine flooding.

Storm and flood impacts may interrupt essential services such as electricity, phones, internet,
water and sewerage.

People in these areas need to closely monitor weather and road closures and make informed
decisions early based on individual circumstances.

Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to do so.

A Flood Evacuation Order will be issued by the NSW SES if and when evacuations are required.

Where to go if Evacuation is required: Wherever possible, people should go and stay
with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. If you are unable
to, an evacuation centre will be opened if an evacuation order is required.

What we are expecting:
Once floodwater begins inundating the area, road access may be cut. If you remain in the area
after this time, you may become trapped and it may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you.
What you need to do:
Simple things you can do now:

• Lift possessions and important items above the predicted flood height.
• Take pets, essential items, warm clothes, medicines, insurance documents and valuables
  with you.
  
• Leave as early as possible to avoid restricted roads.
• Share this information with family, friends and neighbours and help others where possible
  
  

For more information on:

• For the latest information listen to your local ABC radio station,
• Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
• Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
• Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au or http://www.myroadinfo.com.au

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.