Update 10 December 2022 (11.00am) 

Current River height: 7.18m and falling. The water is steady in Maude and rising in Booligal. We are expecting large inflows from the lower Mirrool Creek and Lachlan River over the coming days and week, with an expected peak of 3.4m in Booligal early next week.
🌤 Rainfall: The forecast next week looks favourable, with possible showers on Sunday.
Predicted River Peak: The Murrumbidgee River has now dropped below the moderate flood level (7.50 m).
Flood Levee: All flood gates are now open. All pumps are being removed accordingly.
Council crews: Will continue to monitor the levees as needed during the day only. Council is undertaking regular reconnaissance in Booligal and Maude. Staff will undertake another level check in Booligal on Monday as the predicted peak approaches.

⚠️Road Closures: The following roads are closed due to water over road or due to flood damage, however local residents can still access with caution;
🔸 West Burrabogie Road
🔸 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
🔸 Romani Road
🔸 Murrumbidgee River Road
🔸 Wongalea Road
🔸 Belaley Road

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

☑️The Sturt Highway is OPEN
☑️ Maude Road between Hay and Maude is OPEN
☑️ Ti Tree Road is OPEN
☑️ Sidonia Road is OPEN
☑️ Lara Road is OPEN
☑️ Yurdyilla Road is OPEN

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

Road Repairs:  Council staff are out inspecting roads as access allows, and currently arranging resources to commence road emergency repair works when conditions suit. Grader crews have been be deployed out to rural areas this week, as well as sealed road repairs have commenced.

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.





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