The State Emergency Service has been including the Edward River at Deniliquin in its official warnings bulletin since Friday.
Rising river levels have already closed section of the Beach to Beach Walk, inundated both McLean and Willoughby’s Beach, and closed the public boat ramps.
Yesterday, Edward River Council also closed off the road to McLean Beach.
This is due to the water over the road in the lower areas of the McLean Beach car park area.
Access to the McLean Beach Caravan Park will remain, however, vehicle access to the start of the Beach to Beach Walkway will be closed.
This road closure will be reassessed this Friday.
The minor flood level of 4.6m is expected to be reached today, with the river rising between 6cm and 8cm per day as water continues to be released from the Hume Dam.
Inflows into the Edward River at Deniliquin were this morning measured at 17,265megalitres a day.
It is an increase of more than 4000ML since Tuesday last week.
The SES says minor flooding is then likely at Stevens Weir from Thursday.
It predicts the Edward River at Deniliquin will reach 5m by early next week.
Farmers and businesses are advised to move pumps, animals and equipment and organise sufficient feed for animals early in case of road closures.
All poisons, waste and chemicals must also be moved to a high storage location.
Occupants of properties outside the town levees should ensure they know the river height at which your property could be isolated by road closures, and continually check with Edward River Council or Live Traffic NSW for closure advioce.
The SES says all campers and caravans must relocate away from the sites next to water courses.
Other expected impacts in surrounding areas:
- Low-lying areas, paddocks, backyards and parts of buildings below ground level can flood, especially if they are near water courses.
- Local roads, footpaths and cycleways, and low-level bridges can close.
- Access to properties and towns is likely to be cut and these areas become isolated.
- Power, water, sewage and other utilities services may be impacted.
- Evacuation of flood affected areas may be required.
- The Burrumburry Creek offtakes can impact the Koondrook and Perricoota State Forests.
- Cow, Barber and Thule Creeks and Wakool River may be impacted with water rising.
The NSW SES has developed Home and Business FloodSafe Toolkits available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au.
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.
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