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Riverine Flood
Flood Warning for Molong Creek and Molong Creek at Molong
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Flood Warning for Molong Creek
From 2:03am Wed 26 Aug to 5:03am Sat 29 Aug
MOLONG EXPECTED TO HAVE PEAKED NEAR MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL AROUND MIDNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY, NOW EXPECTED TO BE FALLING
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall was observed during Tuesday over parts of the Macquarie River catchment, including Molong Creek, where rapid creek level rises were observed. At Molong, the creek level is expected to have peaked just below the moderate flood level around midnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The creek level at Molong is now expected to be falling but still elevated. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Further downstream, river level rises are occurring along the Bell River. This warning will be updated during Wednesday morning to include forecasts along the Bell River if required.
- : Molong Creek, Molong Creek at Molong
Safety advice
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 10:45am Wed 26 Aug AEST · Flood Warning for Molong Creek and Molong Creek at Molong
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