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Flood watch warning issued for the Peel River, near Tamworth

RAINY DAYS: A flood watch has been issued for the Peel River, and the weather forecast shows Tamworth could be in for a very wet couple of days. Photo: Peter Hardin

The Peel River is the latest NSW river expected to flood as the region continues to be hit with heavy rain.

Residents in the areas surrounding the river, including Tamworth, have been asked to "brace" for possible flooding, with heavy rain forecast this week.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued a flood watch for a number of local catchments, which are already soaking wet after weeks of rain.

Locations which could be affected include the Peel River, which flows through Tamworth, the Gwydir River and the Upper Macintyre River.

Western Zone Commander for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), David Monk, warned the flooding could be minor to moderate and could start imminently.

"This weather system is expected to cause flooding for the catchments listed from Sunday and into the week," Mr Monk said.

"This flood watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop."

Read More: Heartbreaking pictures of NSW floods on day two of heavy rain

Official flood warnings will be issued if river levels are expected to rise to above the minor flood level, and the BoM will provide updates as the situation evolves.

Mr Monk said people who may be affected by the impending weather should take the time now to prepare their property for flooding.

"This includes moving stock to higher ground, moving pumps for creeks and rivers and having adequate resources on hand including food and water, should your property become isolated for a period of time," he said.

In other parts of NSW thousands of residents living near the Hawkesbury River and Nepean River have been told to evacuate while those living in Port Macquarie, Taree and Wingham are starting the clear up operation as the Hastings River, Camden Haven River and slowly begin to subside.

You can read all the key facts and figures about the NSW Floods here.

This story Flood watch warning issued for the Peel River, near Tamworth first appeared on The Northern Daily Leader.
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