“We are quite literally sandbagging the state,” Ms Cooke said on Saturday.
SES Commissioner Carlene York said flash flooding and hail could be made worse by heavy winds which could easily uproot trees in saturated areas.
“It’s already extremely busy and we’re expecting this next 24 to 48 hours to see more requests for assistance,” she said.
In the north, emergency warnings are in place for Moree, Narrabri and the hamlet of Terry Hie Hie, while an evacuation order is current for Moama in the southern borderlands.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns the big wet will likely continue, with widespread showers and thunderstorms forecast for eastern NSW, including Sydney, resulting in flash flooding for many regions.
The bureau says the northeast is an area of concern as a trough and possible low-pressure system develops off the coast, bringing heavy rain to the Northern Rivers, including Lismore and Byron Bay.
Hazards, preparation and response manager Jane Golding said floods and rain will impact “quite a significant portion of NSW”.
A 1955 flood record is expected to be broken at Moree, while other parts of the state will see levels close to peaks reached in the past two years of flooding.
A woman with a pre-existing medical condition was airlifted to hospital in Tamworth late on Friday by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter after becoming isolated by floodwater on a property at Narrabri.
The same chopper was called to a Northern Tablelands farm west of Glen Innes on Friday after a man trying to drive a tractor through floodwater became stranded when the engine stalled.
He was dragged approximately 200 metres to dry land by onlookers before being treated by paramedics for exposure and hypothermia.
Two hundred defence personnel are being deployed in Dubbo, Moree and the Northern Rivers, with two more Australian Defence Force helicopters coming online ready for night rescues.
The bureau has forecast rain and storms on Saturday further south, including Sydney, where it predicts a thunderstorm will bring heavy falls causing flash flooding.
Residents in the city’s west are expected to bear the brunt, with flooding tipped on the Hawkesbury and Nepean rivers.
The bureau said there would be some brief reprieve from the rain towards the middle of next week but flooding would continue.
AAP
Note: This article have been indexed to our site. We do not claim legitimacy, ownership or copyright of any of the content above. To see the article at original source Click Here
Alpha Grillers Meat Thermometer Digital - Instant Read Food Thermometer for Cooking Grilling Air Fryer Griddle Probe Kitchen Gadgets Essentials BBQ Accessories Grill Gifts for Men Him Dad Fathers Day
$13.99 (as of March 6, 2025 20:20 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Child-Friendly, Acid-Free and Washable - 7 Grams, Pack of 30
$8.27 (as of March 6, 2025 19:45 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Amazon.com Gift Card in a Baby Greeting Card (Various Designs)
(as of March 6, 2025 19:45 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Armor All Podium Series Hybrid Ceramic High Gloss Tire Shine Spray, 16 fl oz, Long-Lasting Car Tire Shine Developed in Collaboration With Oracle Red Bull Racing
$9.66 (as of March 6, 2025 19:43 GMT +00:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
