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NSW SES SEZ MINOR Flood Bulletin 5 Bega River at Bega
Minor | Flood BulletinBega
What is happening?
MINOR FLOODING CURRENT AT BEGA
The Bega River at Bega North peaked Wednesday morning, with minor flooding. The river level is now falling.
Rainfall has eased throughout the Bega River catchment.
Bega River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Bega River.
The Bega River at Bega North peaked at 5.87 metres around 11:00 am Wednesday 12 May and is currently at 5.17 metres and falling, with minor flooding. The Bega River at Bega North is expected to fall below the minor flood level (4.60 metres) Wednesday evening.
What we are expecting:
Based on the latest river heights and rainfall observations from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) it is expected that flood water will have impacted low-lying areas, roads and causeways including but not limited to:
Roads and low-lying areas in Angledale, North Bega and Bega, Jellat Jellat, Kalaru, Rocky Hall, Tarraganda, and Tanja.
Other local roads and bridges may be impacted by flood related damage, wet weather closures and landslips. Landslips have impacted the Princes Highway & Snowy Mountain Highway, including Brown Mountain. A sinkhole has appeared at Wilgo Bridge on Wandella Road.
High Tide at 8:43pm will be 1.8m and may raise water levels on roads which are already flooded.
What you need to do:
People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should act now to prepare properties for flooding;
Stay up to date with information. Listen to flood warnings and follow the advice on how to protect yourself, family and property - see below for ways to stay informed
Keep your pets close by, always know where they are
Check on your family, friends and neighbours and share this information
Downstream of Bega, farmers and rural property owners should watch the river and be ready to move pumps, other equipment, and livestock away from rising waters.
Motorists should never drive through flood waters, which may have washed away road surfaces and could be deeper or faster-flowing than they look.
Safety is your highest priority - Never drive, walk or play in flood waters
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.
Latest River Heights for the Bega River:
For more information:
Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow /NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au
Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au , 132 701 or contact Bega Valley Shire Council
The next bulletin will be issued by 10:30 am on Thursday 13th May 2021
NSW SES SEZ Flood Bulletin FINAL 6 Bega River
Minor | Final Flood BulletinBega
What is happening?
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BEGA
The Bega River at Bega North fell below the minor flood level (4.60 metres) around 8:00pm Wednesday (12/05/2021).
Bega River: No further flooding is expected in the Bega River.
What we are expecting:
Flood water may have impacted low lying areas, roads and causeways. Some rural roads may be closed.
What you need to do:
Motorists should avoid driving through flood waters, which may have washed away road surfaces and could be deeper or faster-flowing than they look.
Never walk, drive or ride through floodwaters. If it’s flooded, forget it.
Check on your neighbours.
Latest River Heights:
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.
For more information:
Listen to your local ABC radio station, follow /NSWSES on Facebook or www.ses.nsw.gov.au
Latest Weather, Warnings, Rainfall and River heights: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
Road Closures: www.livetraffic.com.au , 131 701 or contact Shoalhaven City Council Road Closures
Next Issue: This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.