Update 12 December 2022 (10.30am)
Current River height: 6.78m 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 mid this week.
🌤 Rainfall: The forecast this week looks favourable.
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.
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 today 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
🔸 Murrumbidgee River Road
🔸 Wongalea Road
🔸 Belaley Road
Closed to all traffic:
🚫 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
☑️ Maude Road between the Sturt Highway at Ravensworth and Maude Township 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, as well as sealed road repairs have commenced. Emergency repairs on Maude Road expected to commence early this week.
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