Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500. In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. The Lachlan River at Booligal Weir may reach around 2.90 metres by next weekend 13-14 Aug. The Lachlan River at Hillston Weir is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.40 m) until Monday. The Lachlan River at Hillston Weir peaked at 2.43 metres around 06:00 pm Thursday and is currently at 2.41 metres and falling, with minor flooding. Minor flooding is currently occurring at Hillston and Booligal. Lower Lachlan River downstream of Euabalong to Booligal Weir: The Lachlan River at Euabalong is currently at 6.14 metres and falling, below the minor flood level. River levels at Euabalong have fallen below the minor flood level. Lower Lachlan River downstream of Jemalong Weir to Euabalong: The river level may reach around 4.70 metres Monday afternoon, with minor flooding. The Lachlan River at Cottons Weir is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) Sunday afternoon. The Lachlan River at Forbes Iron Bridge may reach the minor flood level (8.80 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The Lachlan River at Nanami peaked at 7.60 metres around 04:00 am Sunday with minor flooding and is currently at 7.37 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (7.40 metres). Minor flooding is likely at Forbes and Cottons Weir. Lachlan River downstream of Wyangala Dam to Jemalong Weir: Minor flooding continues along the lower Lachlan River at Hillston and Booligal. Predictions will be provided once upstream peaks at Forbes and Cottons Weir are observed. Renewed river rises are likely downstream of Cottons Weir. River levels along the Lachlan River at Euabalong have fallen below the minor flood level (6.40 metres). Peak predictions downstream of Cottons Weir will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed. The combined flow from the Lachlan River and Mandagery Creek has the potential to cause minor flooding Cottons Weir from Sunday afternoon and at Forbes from Sunday night. The main flood peak is now approaching Forbes. River levels have fallen below the minor flood level.

River levels along the Lachlan River at Nanami peaked at 7.60 metres early Sunday morning with minor flooding. MINOR LIKELY AT COTTONS WEIR SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND AT FORBES SUNDAY NIGHT. Issued at 10:50 AM EST on Sunday 07 August 2022

Minor Flood Warning For The Lachlan River Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

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