NSW SES Yass unit rescued two men from four-wheel-drives in separate incidents at Murrumbateman yesterday – just two of 31 flood rescues conducted across the state in the 24 hours to 6am today.
In the first rescue just after 7am yesterday, Saturday 22 October, one man was rescued from the roof of his 4wd ute after it was washed off Gounyan Road, Murrumbateman due to floodwater.
In the second rescue around 5.45pm, a man was rescued off the roof of his 4wd wagon which ended up in a creek up against a tree with water rising around it. The man was rescued by NSW SES and partner agencies Rural Fire Service, VRA Rescue NSW, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and Fire and Rescue.
NSW SES Acting Unit Commander of Yass Unit, Jason Bell, thanked volunteers and partner agencies involved in both rescues.
“Thankfully, we were able to rescue the drivers of both vehicles,” he said.
We ask that people do not drive, ride or walk through floodwaters. And remember – if it’s flooded, forget it.
Jason Bell
NSW SES currently has 122 SES warnings across the state, 18 of those are emergency level.
In the last 24 hours, the NSW SES had 395 requests for assistance and 31 flood rescues.
Renewed thunderstorms have impacted already flood affected areas of NSW causing increases in swollen rivers, the majority of which are in areas surrounding Moree, Carroll, Moama, Gunnedah and Narrandera.
NSW SES reports that they are seeing more rainfall come through this morning, which will lead to more water movement and fill rivers and flooding.
Moree may reach 10.8m this morning.
An ‘evacuate now’ warning was sent out at 2pm Saturday for parts of north Gunnedah, where the Namoi river is currently at major levels and rising.
In the north of the state, NSW SES have issued an emergency warning for Carroll, a small community which will also be affected from the Namoi River rising.
On the Murrumbidgee, Narrandera is in emergency warnings since last week, and is currently at moderate. Major flooding is predicted at Hay early next week.
In the northern rivers, NSW SES have issued ‘watch and act’ warnings. The area currently has a flood watch with a minor to moderate flood prediction; SES are constantly monitoring the conditions and are preparing.
There are five evacuation centres open across NSW. For the most up to date information on locations, visit ses.nsw.gov.au/news/all-news/2022/evacuation-centres/
NSW SES is urging people to stay up to date with warnings issued in your area. Do not drive through floodwater and refer to live traffic before your trips this weekend.
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