Update 24 November 2022 (1.00pm) 
Current River height: 8.49m and falling. River peaked at 9.11m last week. Water levels in both Booligal and Maude are being monitored and assistance provided where required. The water is falling in Maude and steady in Booligal. We are expecting large inflows from the lower Mirrool Creek and Lachlan River over the coming days and weeks, with an expected peak of 3.4m in Booligal mid-December.
Rainfall: This week and next forecast looks favourable.
Predicted River Peak: The BOM website advice is the river will stay above major flood level (8.0m) through to end of November. We anticipate further peaks over the next few weeks. The 1974 peak was 9.02 and the 2012 peak was 8.99m.
Flood Levee: Closed off 20 flood gates and have 25 pumps in Hay and 2 pumps in Maude set up accordingly to remove any water from rainfall. Flood gates and drainage pipes will be continued to be closed as the river level rises, and will be opened as allowed as the river falls. We ask for patience as staff start pumps to remove water built up from any rainfall, especially if have there is short sharp rainfall event.
Council crews: Continuing to monitor the levees and inspecting known hot spots, as well as providing assistance where possible, and have staff patrolling 24hrs a day. You will continue to notice Council staff patrolling the town, checking and running pumps. Council will undertake another reconnaissance in Booligal later this week and check of levels in anticipation of the upcoming peak.

Road Closures: The following roads are closed due to water over road, however local residents can still access with caution;
Glenhope Road
Old Thelangerin Road
Alma Road
Daisy Plains Road
Mutherumbung Road
Booligal Gunbar Road
Boxyards Road
Nap Nap Road
Hay Weir Road
Toopuntal Road
Oxley Road
Ti-Tree Road
Sidonia Road
Lara Road
Romani Road
Jerilderie Road
Murrumbidgee River Road
Wongalea Road
Belaley Road
Yurdyilla Road

Water over road Drive with Caution;
Midwestern Highway
West Burrabogie Road

Closed to all traffic:
The Maude Road between Hay and Maude is closed.
The Maude Road is closed between the Sturt Highway and Maude Township.
Cobb Highway north of Booligal is closed.

The Sturt Highway is now OPEN from Darlington Point to Balranald

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

Council staff are out inspecting roads as access allows, and currently arranging resources to commence road emergency repair works when conditions suit.

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.

Flood Updates