Renewed flooding expected

Renewed flooding is possible for many locations along the Murray and Murrumbidgee river systems in coming days, as additional roads and facilities are closed to protect residents and visitors.

A cold front earlier this week brought showers and rain to South West NSW.

This rainfall caused renewed minor flooding along the river systems, many of which are experiencing ongoing flooding due to previous rainfall in recent weeks.

Catchments are currently wet or saturated.

The weather system is expected to cause renewed flooding for the Murrumbidgee and Murray catchments from late Friday.

In the Murray River system, moderate flood impacts are a major concern downstream of the Hume Dam to

Tocumwal.

Spills from the Hume Dam, combined with flood waters from the Kiewa River, have caused minor flooding along the Murray River at Corowa.

The river at Corowa is likely to remain steady around 5.6 metres through to next week, with minor flooding. The minor flood level at Corowa is 4.6 metres.

Federation Council, to assist with the management of risks associated with high water levels in the area, have changed access rights to a number of council facilities and roads in Berrigan Shire, Tocumwal Town Beach, the boat ramps and the Town Beach walking trail remain closed.

There is also water over the road on Lower River Road, Tocumwal, restricting access around the four causeways.

In the Murrumbidgee system, minor flooding continues at Narrandera, Darlington

Point, and Carrathool.

The river peaked at 6.51 metres at Darlington Point on August 22, and yesterday was at 6.36 metres and falling.

The main flood peak is currently approaching Hay, where moderate flooding is occurring, with a flood peak likely arriving early next week.

Murrumbidgee Council has reported the Darlington Point Caravan Park is open, with powered sites and cabins available.

The internal road at the lower section of the park and unpowered camping area sites remain closed.

Residents are asked not to drive into the caravan park to view the river, as there is no access.

The Darlington Point boat ramp, floating pontoon and access road are closed.

Floodgates 2-6 are closed and the eastern drain to the creek at the Darlington Point Caravan Park is blocked off.