NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers are continuing to assist the township of Condobolin with sandbagging, door knocking, resupply, and livestock movement, as renewed major flooding is expected to impact the town.

In Central Western NSW, Condobolin lies along the swollen Lachlan River, which is currently experiencing major flooding along multiple townships. 

As more flood water moves downstream from Forbes, it will flow into Condobolin and exacerbate existing flooding. The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge may reach 7.4m around 14 November, with major flooding similar to the June 1952 flood.  

NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Dean Storey praised the Condobolin community for their resilience.  

“The Condobolin community will see ongoing flooding across their area as we continue to respond to this prolonged flood campaign,” Assistant Commissioner Storey said. 

“To support communities like Condobolin, who are now into their fourth month of flooding, we are sending even more resources and assets to assist with the preparations. 

“Our SES volunteers are doing a wonderful job and will continue to support their local communities.” 

NSW SES Condobolin Unit Commander, Susan Bennett understands firsthand how intense the ongoing flooding has been for her community.  

“Our volunteers and local community have been working together for months with major flooding affecting the town,” Ms Bennet said. 

“From getting a handle on recovery, to renewed flooding along the Lachlan, the strength in numbers with sandbagging and preparations has helped so many.  

“Of course, I just encourage the community to continue pushing forward, follow advice of emergency services and reach out if you need support.” 

In the past 24hours, NSW SES has responded to 293 requests for assistance. 

There are currently 100 NSW SES warnings in effect; 10 at Emergency Warning level, 64 Watch and Act, and 20 at Advice. Further warnings will be issued based on forecasts and updates from the Bureau of Meteorology. 

For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.