Showers, storms and damaging winds are forecast for the New South Wales Central West this weekend, as major emergency flood warnings remain in place.
Condobolin is experiencing its highest flood since 1894 and water levels are expected to rise today, as floodwaters from the Lachlan River continue to flow about 85 kilometres downstream from Forbes.
Water levels in Forbes are expected to recede but remain at major levels across the weekend, as frustrated residents continue the clean up from the “wall of water” at Eugowra.
Emergency warnings are also in place at Gooloogong and Derriwong.
The State Emergency Service (SES) responded to 245 requests for assistance on the last 24 hours.
The SES is urging communities to be prepared for potential flash flooding as rain falls on already full catchments this weekend.
“While the weather is not expected to be as severe as last weekend, storms are unpredictable in their timing and location and may cause flash flooding and landslips,” the SES said in a statement.
“Windy weather can bring down trees, blow around outdoor items and remove roofs, so NSW SES advises people to prepare their properties now.”
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The SES is once again urging residents to not attempt to drive through floodwaters.
”Across the state, unfortunately we continue to receive calls to rescue people who have driven through floodwater, so we urge drivers to stop, turn around and find another way.”
Incredible aerial images show extent of Condobolin flooding
There are currently 113 warnings across the state, with 23 remaining at the emergency level.
The “extensive search” for missing Eugowra man Ljubisa ‘Les’ Vugec, 85, continues today, after emergencies services found a “life-like mannequin” yesterday.
Developments are fast-moving and NSW residents can check the most up-to-date warnings at the SES website here
