Flood warnings NSW

Emergency services responded to 343 requests for assistance overnight, 21 of those being flood rescues.

So we are really urging awareness and caution." "The dams are full as well. [flood](https://www.9news.com.au/floods)warnings are in place across [New South Wales](https://www.9news.com.au/new-south-wales)as [severe weather continues](https://www.9news.com.au/national/weather-forecast-australia-danger-day-looms-for-sydney-and-inland-nsw-as-rain-and-storms-exacerbate-flooding-fears-across-qld-vic/e0d3a7ac-e636-4c75-9c8d-1944ee8449f9)to descend on the central and mid north coast.

Widespread rain across already flooded areas of western New South Wales has forced overnight evacuations and closed roads and bridges as major rivers rise.

In Sydney, an evacuation order is in place for Gronos Point on the Hawkesbury River and authorities are warning that the Colo River could increase to major flooding throughout Sunday. Meanwhile, residents and campers at the Riverside Ski Park at Cattai on the Hawkesbury have been warned to prepare for evacuation. "At the moment it is under control, it is within the capabilities of NSW SES and our partner agencies," Mr McLennan said. Watch and Act warnings are in place for Hay and Narrandera, with the potential for several more to increase from advice as water moves down the system. The dam sits at the top of the waterway which leads to Forbes, where a major flood warning is in place. - Evacuation orders have been issued for people at campgrounds in Dubbo and Wagga Wagga as well as Gronos Point, in the Hawkesbury

There are multiple areas of NSW set to expect flooding over the next 24 hours, with heavy winds and possible landslides also of concern.

There’s even some sun on the cards for the start of the week. Wagga Wagga, Forbes, Warren, Gunnedah and Bathurst are currently the primary areas of concern for the SES. BoM’s Jane Golding said that the rain would intensify on Saturday through to early Sunday (east of the Great Dividing Range) during a press conference this afternoon. There are multiple areas of NSW set to expect flooding over the next 24 hours, with heavy winds and possible landslides also of concern. The NSW SES requested extra help resulting in four defence helicopters that came online from 6 pm today. There are 66 flood warnings in place for residents across NSW.

While the heavy rainfall is expected to ease today, more than 60 flood warnings are still in place and a flood watch will remain in place for much of the state.

NSW faced a massive deluge of rain after a massive 400km band travelled from east to west across the state. "If those flood warnings are in place, please continue to follow instructions, be prepared and be ready if an evacuation is needed." "We currently have a situation where our dams are full, our rivers are full, so with heavy rain expected we ask everybody to continue to be cautious. Keep up to date with the day's biggest storiesSign up to our daily curated newsletter for the day's top stories straight to your inbox. While the heavy rainfall is expected to ease today, more than 60 flood warnings are still in place and a flood watch will remain in place for much of the state. NSW SES is directing people in the Western Plains Tourist Park, in Dubbo, to evacuate immediately, while residents in Gronos Point must leave this morning.

NSW faced a massive deluge of rain on Saturday night, after a massive 400km band travelled from east to west across the state.

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Evacuation orders have been issued for people in parts of New South Wales after torrential rain fell across already flooded areas.

In Sydney, an evacuation order is in place for Gronos Point on the Hawkesbury River, and people at the Riverside Ski Park at Cattai have now been asked to leave by 6.00pm. "At the moment it is under control, it is within the capabilities of NSW SES and our partner agencies," Mr McLennan said. The SES has warned the Windsor area to expect moderate flooding by Sunday afternoon, with evacuation orders issued for Gronos Farm Road and Manns Road. Watch and Act warnings are in place for Hay and Narrandera, with the potential for several more to increase from advice as water moves down the system. The dam sits at the top of the waterway which leads to Forbes, where a major flood warning is in place. Upstream of Mudgee, the Windamere Dam has spilt for the first time since 1990 but access to the area is closed due to a landslide. The Macquarie Wambuul River in the city is expected to peak at a moderate level this morning, forcing the evacuation of 60 people from a nearby caravan park. Flash flooding prompted dozens of calls for help at Mudgee and caused a landslip on the Castlereagh Highway, which closed a section linking Mudgee and Lithgow. - Evacuation orders have been issued for people at campgrounds in Dubbo and Wagga Wagga as well as Gronos Point, in the Hawkesbury The water will make its way down the river towards Narromine and continue on to Warren, where it is already in major flood. "We're talking areas from Nyngan all the way to the Blue Mountains received up to 50mm of rain in a short period of time," Mr Clark said. Of those the SES responded to 13 rescues across the Hunter and Central Coast.

As flood-torn areas in NSW and Queensland continue to recover from unprecedented levels of rain, it appears the wet weather is likely to continue.

Road access may be cut off as the area is inundated. While the heavy rainfall is expected to ease on Sunday, 80 flood warnings are still in place and a flood watch will remain in place for much of the state. Prior to the significant event, residents across the state were warned of the risk of flash flooding. Heading into the evening, residents were warned to brace for flash flooding, landslides and strong winds as the low pressure system dumped rain across large swathes of the state. And our ground is saturated. “Unfortunately, this is the time of the year we see a series of fronts move through New South Wales and there is another one expected to come into the west of the state on Wednesday.” The Macquarie at Narromine is expected to peak at about 11m later today and will continue on to Warren, where it is already majorly flooded. They are at capacity. “It is more worrisome because of the already severe flooding situation in NSW, any rain after this will simply add on to that severity,” Mr Narramore said. Bureau of Meteorology spokesperson Jane Golding said that the state can expect a couple of days of relief for the start of the week, but more is due to come. Residents of the Western Plains Tourist Park, in Dubbo and Gronos Point, northwest of Sydney were ordered to evacuate earlier this morning. As flood-torn areas in NSW and Queensland continue to recover from unprecedented levels of rain, it appears the wet weather is likely to continue.

Ten places in NSW are under advice to evacuate as most rivers in regional areas are under flood warnings. Forecasters say more rain will hit already bulging ...

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