River Levels and Road Closures

River Levels and Road Closures

Update: River levels and road closures THE Golden Highway between Range Road and the New England Highway remains closed in both directions due to flooding. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, with traffic diverted via Putty Road and the New England Highway. River levels continue to rise and the major flood warning for Wollombi Brook, Bulga remains in place, as heavy rainfall is expected to continue today. The Bureau of Meteorology has also issued a moderate flood warning for the Hunter River at Singleton, which is expected to exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) this afternoon. Residents are advised to be aware of wet weather conditions, follow flood safety advice and to never drive through flood waters. In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500. Emergency updates including road closures and river levels can be found via the Singleton Disaster Dashboard or via the New South Wales State Emergency Service website. River levels: 1. Hunter River at Liddell: 9.02metres; 2. Middle Falbrook: 3.30metres; 3. Carrowbrook: 1.14metres; 4. Glennies on the rocks: 1.05metres; 5. West Brook U/S Glendon: 0.92metres; 6. Hunter River at Longpoint: 8.65metres; 7. Hunter U/S Singleton: 8.11metres; 8. U/S Foy Brook: 5.50metres; 9. Wollombi Brook at Warkworth: 6.80metres; 10. Hunter River U/S Glennies: 6.57metres; 11. Hunter River at Mason Dieu: 8.31metres; 12. Wollombi Brook at Bulga: 6.40metres; 13. Howes Valley: 4.90metres. Roads closures: Cassels Road; Cranky Corner Road; First crossing, Goorangoola Road; Luskintyre Road; Maitlandvale Road; Mitchells Flat Road; Moses Crossing, Lemington Road; Myall Creek Road; Oakley Lane, Broke; Putty Valley Road; Standen Drive causeway near Kirkton Public school; Stanhope Road; Westbrook Road; Wollombi Road. Scheduled roadwork: Camberwell, New England Highway between Glennies Creek, just east of McInerney Road; Bulga Putty Road on Bulga Bridge. Flood safety advice: Avoid drowning- stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place; Prevent damage to your vehicle- move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood; Avoid being swept away; Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains; Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous..

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