The Bureau of Meteorology is advising minor flooding is possible in the Mandagery Creek at Eugowra township, and moderate flooding is occurring in the Belubula.
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Rainfall recorded since Wednesday has caused significant river level rises along the Belubula River at the Needles and along Mandagery Creek at Toogong and Eugowra (Smithfield), the BOM's warning at 8.41am Saturday explains.
Canowindra is currently peaking at around 4.00 metres and will likely remain steady around until flood waters from Carcoar Dam D/S arrive early Saturday morning.
Minor flooding is possible along Mandagery Creek at Eugowra Town Saturday into Sunday.
The Mandagery Creek at Eugowra Town may exceed the minor flood level (8.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river level may reach around 8.40 metres Sunday morning, with minor flooding.
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
- * Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
- * Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
- * Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
- * Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.
