Warning that NSW flooding may trigger dam spill
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The NSW flood emergency has claimed three lives and there are grave fears for a missing man today as the rain tracks south to Sydney.

NSW Police reported late yesterday that officers have recovered the body of a 60-year-old woman, marking the third casualty in the ongoing flooding disaster. In addition, a 49-year-old man, last seen in Nymboida, south of Grafton, remains missing as the crisis persists. The disaster has already necessitated evacuations in several towns and inflicted damage on thousands of homes.

Over the past 24 hours, the SES has conducted 177 flood rescues throughout the state. Currently, there are 153 warnings in place, with 40 at the emergency level scattered along the north coast. Another 87 areas are under watch and act alerts.

As the situation is constantly changing, visit the NSW SES website for the latest warnings and advice.
James Larking, right, evacuates his home in Pampoolah that has been flooded with the help of Dylan Smith (Photo: Kate Geraghty) (Sydney Morning Herald)
The SES is planning to resupply flood-hit communities with essential items from today. (Photo: Kate Geraghty) (Sydney Morning Herald)

Some relief from the downpour is expected for NSW Mid-North Coast over coming hours after the rain tracked south to Sydney overnight.

The Bureau of Meteorology indicates that a low-pressure system off the Mid North Coast extends along the eastern interior and is expected to move southward today, bringing wet and windy conditions to the state’s southeast.

NSW SES State Duty Commander Assistant Commissioner Colin Malone said while the rain will start to ease later today over the Mid-North Coast, the risk from flooding remains.

“We may see renewed rises as water from earlier heavy falls makes its way downstream,” he said.

He said a priority for today will starting to resupplying isolated communities. The SES has begun using helicopters to transport boats and equipment, with planning underway to start bulk resupply.

 #RFS crews alongside aviation rescue teams, have been working throughout the Mid-North Coast area, including around Taree. With minor to major flooding affecting the Hunter Valley and Mid-Coast areas, our aviation rescue crews have completed six rescues today.
Nearly 50,000 people are isolated in the worst flood disaster the NSW Mid North Coast has ever seen. (NSW Rural Fire Service) (NSW Rural Fire Service)

Heavy rainfall is possible in parts of the Central Coast, including at Newcastle and Gosford. The rain is expected to ease gradually from the north, through the Hunter during this morning, and central parts of the state by late afternoon or evening, before finally easing over the south-east during tomorrow morning.

The SES this morning warned residents to stay indoors due to intense and heavy rainfall. Flood warnings are also in place at Wollombi, Bulga, Raymond Terrace, Dora Creek, Yarramalong and Dooralong, Chittaway Point and Tuggerah Lake.

Overnight, the rain tracked south to soak Sydney, where at the Parramatta River, a torrent of water swallowed a wharf and halted ferry services.

The SES said this morning the Nepean Dam is spilling and there is also a warning that Sydney’s Warragamba Dam – the main source for the city’s water supply – may spill over. The dam was at 96 per cent capacity at 6.30pm yesterday.

Flash flooding is possible on the Colo, Hawkesbury and Nepean rivers.

The rain has impacted 17 dams across the south east which are spilling. The gates have opened at Wivenhoe Dam which was released for the first time in almost two years.
Sydney’s Warragamba Dam – the main source for the city’s water supply – may spill over. The dam was at 96 per cent capacity at 6.30pm yesterday. (9News)
At a staging point on Manning River Drive in Purfleet a member of the SES stands at the waters edge where they have been launching boats to rescue people from flood waters.. (Photo: Kate Geraghty) (Sydney Morning Herald)

Advice level warnings are currently in place at Colo, North Richmond and surrounds, Milperra and surrounds, Liverpool and Tempe Bridge.

“The real risk over the next 24 hours is flash flooding, with heavy rainfall totals between 60mm and 100mm possible,” said Malone.

He warned roads may become cut quickly and without warning. Motorists should remain vigilant and never drive through flooded areas.

Heavy rainfall is also expected to extend further south to the Southern Tablelands and the inland South Coast later on today. Locations which may be affected include, Bowral, Braidwood, Bega, Katoomba, Goulburn, Nerriga and Captains Flat.

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