Residents of Sussex Inlet are being warned to prepare now for moderate flooding.
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Heavy rain in the region is set to combine with Monday night's high tide, with a moderate flood peak of 1.2m forecast at about 11pm.
Currently the river height at Sussex Inlet is 0.91m and rising; this is the minor flood level.
Homes in low lying areas are likely to flood. The SES has identified the following areas as potential flood-affected locations:
- Wunda Avenue
- Fairview Crescent
- Jacobs Drive
- Poole Avenue
- River Road
- Elmoss Avenue
Residents of these streets, and other low-lying areas, are advised to prepare by:
- Packing essential items in a waterproof bag: food, water, warm clothes, medications, valuables, important documents, and toys for children in case you need to leave.
- Preparing and crating pets, so you always know where they are.
- Cleaning up yards and securing moveable objects such as trampolines, BBQs and outdoor furniture.
- Checking on family, friends and neighbours.
Farmers and rural property owners should move pumps, other equipment and livestock away from rising waters.
Further rainfall is forecast during Monday into Tuesday, which may cause further river level rises and prolonged flooding.
This situation is being closely monitored, and revised predictions will be provided as necessary.
A series of weather warnings are currently active in the Shoalhaven, for flooding, heavy rain, gale force winds, and dangerous surf.
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.
Jorja McDonnell
Jorja reports for the South Coast Register, and occasionally the Milton-Ulladulla Times. Email: jorja.mcdonnell@austcommunitymedia.com.au Phone: 0438 842 394
Jorja reports for the South Coast Register, and occasionally the Milton-Ulladulla Times. Email: jorja.mcdonnell@austcommunitymedia.com.au Phone: 0438 842 394
