Minor flooding is occurring at Cottons Weir and is expected this afternoon at Jemalong Weir, with floodwater from the upper Lachlan River and its tributaries
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The Bureau of Meteorology updated its minor flood warning at 11.15am Thursday, advising the peak from rains is now approaching Forbes
The Lachlan River is expected to remain below the minor flood level at Forbes, but are expected to cause minor flooding at Jemalong from about midday Thursday.
The river may peak near 4.3m at Cotton Weir, with minor flooding.
The river is likely to reach 7.3m at Jemalong Weir Downstream on Friday morning with minor flooding.
NSW State Emergency Service advises the following may occur at minor flood levels:
- Water may cross the Forbes-Condobolin Road at Jemalong homestead, may be impacted
- Water may begin to impact Bedgerebong Road at Little Plains (downstream Jemalong Weir)
- 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.
Landowners and farmers adjacent to rivers and creeks should monitor river levels and the weather, and:
- If necessary relocate or secure farm machinery, irrigation pumps and other equipment.
- Plan when to move livestock as roads may close early.
- If necessary relocate or move livestock to higher ground.
