Current River height: 8.50m and falling
Rainfall: Next few days forecast has a rain band expected tonight/Monday/Tuesday.
Predicted River Peak: The BOM website still indicates a 8.8m peak today (less than the 2012 floods -8.99m and comparable to the 2016 event -8.69m), with further rises possible.
Flood Levee: Closed off 26 flood gates and have 29 pumps set up accordingly to remove any water from rainfall. Flood gates being opened as the river level falls. We ask for patience as staff start pumps to remove water built up from any rainfall.
Council crews: Continuing to monitor the levees and inspecting known hot spots, and have staff patrolling 24hrs a day.
Water levels in both Booligal and Maude are being monitored and assistance provided where required. The water is rising in Maude and crews will be on hand from tomorrow. We are expecting large inflows from the lower Mirrool Creek over the coming days and weeks.
Road Closures:
🔸Old Thelangerin Road
🔸 Alma Road
🔸 Boxyards Road
🔸 Nap Nap Road
🔸 Hay Weir Road
🔸 Ti-Tree Road
🔸 Sidonia Road
🔸 Lara Road
🔸 Romani Road
🔸 Jerilderie Road.

We remind people to drive to the conditions and that water can create hidden hazards on the roads.

If you require flood assistance please contact SES on 📞132 500.
❌Please do not attempt to cross or drive through floodwaters or along/across the top of the levee bank system.
Please only rely on official advice provided by the SES and/or Hay Shire Council. Council will provide regular updates as further information comes to hand.