The Lachlan River at Condobolin Bridge peaked Tuesday 27 September at 6.74 metres, with major flooding but the area remains on high alert.

The river level at this spot now remains steady at 6.71 metres, however as this flood peak extends downstream and further rain events occur, locals are warned to continue playing it safe at this very hazardous time.  

"The water we've got at the moment is actually all unmetered water," said Condobolin's SES Unit Commander, Susan Bennett, "It's water coming in over land, not through the river gauges so the creeks are all just flowing which makes it dangerous," she said.  

The Condobolin SES unit are responsible for a large area that runs from just below Jemalong weir through to Euabalong and up to West Wyalong, Lake Cargelligo and Ungarie. This means that locals are being warned to be extra sensible.  

"Please don't take risks and don't drive through the floodwater – find a way around it or call us," said Susan.  

"We have a helicopter and a high clearance vehicle so we have the ability to reach you if needed," she said, "but just be sensible." 

There are now at least 24 properties on the Kiacatoo Road that are completely isolated, with many finding that the only way to move around is by boat.  

Condobolin SES have been busy with aerial deliveries of sandbags and other items. PHOTO: Condobolin SES facebook.

The flood water means that many roads in the shire are currently closed, and the Lachlan Shire Council has issued strong warnings to residents about acknowledging road closure signs.  

"It is an offence to remove or relocate closed road signs. This puts other motorists at risk. Offenders can be prosecuted by the NSW Police Force," said Roads Manager, Stephan Taylor.  

"Rain events from last week continue to impact roads across the network," he said "there are a lot of roads that have not been inspected due to inaccessibility and many creek crossings are likely to be inundated and unsafe to cross." 

"Motorists are asked to use extreme caution when travelling on roads and causeways impacted by flood and storms," he said.

It is important to keep an eye on local road conditions as they can change quickly. PHOTO: Condobolin SES

All unsealed roads excluding detours within Lachlan Shire have been closed to vehicles over three (3) tonne GVM until 11.00am Wednesday 28 September 2022, when the condition of the roads will be reviewed. 

To find recent updates on road closures in this area, click here: Lachlan Shire.  

While water continues to run at Condobolin, it is those further downstream that are now being issued with high alert warnings.  

It is expected that the Lachlan River at Euabalong may reach around 7.00 metres during Friday or Saturday with major flooding. 

"We've had eighteen requests for assistance so far," said Susan, "ranging from pulling people out of bogged situations to helping people who were stranded in flood water." 

"We haven't had any actual emergency situations out here as yet, and we don't want to. So please be careful, she said."  

Road Updates can be found in the Weather/Reports on this app at Live Traffic NSW  

For the latest weather warnings, rainfall and river heights visit the Bureau of Meteorology 

For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500.  

In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.