FLOODING is possible along the Peel River in Tamworth later this afternoon after rain soaked the city for hours on end.
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The weather bureau issued the minor flood warning on Friday afternoon after the most significant rain in a 24-hour period all year - about 40mm - fell on the city from Thursday evening.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said the Peel River in the CBD could reach the minor flood level of 3m by late Friday afternoon.
"Moderate rainfall since Thursday evening has caused river level rises at Tamworth and upstream," the BoM warning said.
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The next BoM warning will be issued by 6:30pm tonight.
Flood safety advice from the BoM:
In life-threatening emergencies call triple zero immediately.
If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, call the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.
- Avoid drowning by staying out of rising water, seeking refuge in the highest available place
- Prevent damage to your car by moving it undercover or away from areas likely to flood
- Avoid being swept away by staying clear of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains
Never drive, walk through or enter floodwaters because they can be deceptive and dangerous.
For more emergency information, advice and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts go to:
- NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
- Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northwest.shtml
- Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
- Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
- BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW
Roads closed in the Tamworth area:
- Warral Road at Impala Estate
- Daruka Road at the causeway near the Upper Moore Creek Road intersection
- Davidsons Lane at Moore Creek
- Duri-Dungowan Road at Reedy Creek between Tongues Lane and Loomberah Road
- Kia Ora Lane at Goonoo Goonoo Creek in Timbumburi
- Tilmunda Road at Bendemeer
- Wallamore Road between Bass Street and Evans Street
- Warral Road at Duck Under
- Whitehouse Lane at Goonoo Goonoo Creek
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Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald.
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald.
