Murrumbidgee River In Minor Flood At Darlington Point

Murrumbidgee Shire Council has advised that, due to flooding of the Murrumbidgee River, the Darlington Point Boat Ramp, floating pontoon and access road are closed.

The caravan park is also closed until further notice. People are urged not to try entering the caravan park.

Should you find it necessary to view the river in flood, you are advised to do so by parking at Fig Tree Park (Stock Street).

Check Council road closures at https://bit.ly/3CMIsAP.

People are urged to stay out of rising water, and seek refuge in the highest available place to avoid drowning.

Move vehicles under cover away from areas that are likely to flood to prevent damage.

Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains to avoid being swept away.

Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous so avoid walking, riding or driving through flood waters.

Keep up to date with current details at:

• NSW SES - www.ses.nsw.gov.au;
• RMS Live Traffice - www.livetraffic.com;

Latest river heights and rainfall observations - www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/southwest.shtml;

• Latest NSW warnings - www.bom.gob.au/nsw/warnings/; and
• Rainfall forecasts - www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/.

• Topics:

• Local Council
• Floods