The Bureau of Meteorology yesterday afternoon issued a minor flood warning for the Lachlan River at Cottons Weir.
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Recent rainfall has caused significant river level rises along the upper Lachlan River, the Belubula River and the Mandagery Creek. A moderate flood warning is current for the Belubula River.
Floodwaters from the upper Lachlan River and its tributaries are expected to cause some minor flooding at Cottons Weir tomorrow, Thursday.
At this stage, Nanami, Eugowra Town and Forbes are expected to remain below the minor flood levels.
Predicted River Heights/Flows, which will be updated as upstream peaks are observed).
Cottons Weir is expected to exceed minor flood level (3.5 metres) tomorrow morning (Thursday), and reach around 4.0m late Thursday. Further rises are possible.
FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
River heights are more frequently updated on www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood
Anyone who has a photograph, or a story they would like to share about the rains, email the Forbes Advocate on renee.powell@fairfaxmedia.com.au or phone 68521800.
