The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to STAY INFORMED about predicted minor to moderate flooding on the Wollombi Brook:

 Bulga and Wollombi

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and Facebook page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

What are we expecting?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Wollombi Brook at Wollombi is currently at 2.93 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.70 m).

The Wollombi Brook at Wollombi may exceed the minor flood level Tuesday afternoon.

The river level may reach the moderate flood level (8.60 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with forecast rainfall.

The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is currently at 1.32 metres and steady, below the minor flood level. The Wollombi Brook at Bulga may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) Tuesday afternoon.

The river level may reach the moderate flood level (3.70 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with forecast rainfall.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, the following areas may be impacted by dangerous floodwaters:

  Low lying areas of Bulga and Wollombi

What you need to do:

• If you have a Home or Business Emergency Plan, follow it. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.

• Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads 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 floodwater – it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it’s flooded, forget it. Fines may apply.

• Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.

• People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.

• Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.

• People working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.

• Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.

For more information:

Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au Listen to ABC Upper Hunter 1044 AM Muswellbrook.

Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.

Follow us on social media  @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/knowyourrisk

 Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/  Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.

For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).