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Edward easing, ‘Bong rises still expected

Dec 2, 2022

Memorial Park at Deniliquin before last week's flood peak. Photo by John Glowrey.

The Edward River at Deniliquin has dropped almost one metre since last week’s peak of 9.18m.

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At the time of going to print yesterday, the river was at 8.4m and falling by up to 10cm each day.

The river is also dropping at Stevens Weir, but the SES warns the situation is “constantly changing” and advises regular monitoring.

The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Edward River at Stevens Weir downstream peaked near 6.59m on Naovember 23 with major flooding, and had dropped back to 6.49m by Wednesday.

“The Edward River at Stevens Weir Downstream may remain above the moderate flood level (5.80m) until mid December,” the SES bulletin said.

“Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, land owners and farmers adjacent to rivers and creeks should monitor river levels and the weather and people working or camping along the river should monitor river heights and be prepared to relocate to higher ground.”

Along the Billabong Creek, between Jerilderie and Wanganella, the SES advises flood levels will continue to rise “for some time”.

“This event may change quickly,” yesterday’s SES bulletin said.

“We will monitor the situation and update our warnings if the situation changes.”

By Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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