Farmers in the North West region of New South Wales are starting to tally the impacts of flooding on crops, with more rain expected across some areas from tomorrow.
The Bureau of Metrology has warned up to 60 millimetres of rain could fall across Wednesday and Thursday, with a flood watch issued for the Namoi, Peel, Gwydir and Upper McIntyre Rivers.
The Namoi River has already peaked in Gunnedah and Wee Waa and news of a second flood is not welcomed by local farmers who have winter crops under water.
Mullaley grain grower Scott McCalman said the quality of his wheat would be downgraded.
"The impacts of the extremely wet conditions are starting to take their toll," he said.
"Right now we are looking down the barrel of significant yield declines in bread wheat. Canola's probably a bit in front.
"All our fallow country that is pencilled in for sorghum and cotton … it's all under water."
SES says stay prepared
The State Emergency Service (SES) is warning people in Gunnedah to remain prepared due to predictions of further flooding.
At least four homes were inundated this week when the Namoi River peaked at 8.16 metres.
Spokesman Dave Rankine says the SES expect any further flooding to be at a similar level.
"It would be irresponsible for us to not look at the wetter conditions that are coming and think that it would be less than that," he said.
"If you haven't already raised furniture to higher levels or moved furniture out of properties you believe may be flooded, now is the time to do so."
Farmers brace for fifth flood
While Mr McCalman prepares for more flooding this week, those further along the Lachlan River at Canowindra in the Central West are also feeling the toll of multiple floods.
The river broke its banks on Friday and saw Doug Grant's farm inundated with water, wiping out his lucerne crops.
His farm was flooded this time last year and the cumulative events were taking a toll.
"We've had floods here for the last two years and this would be my fourth or fifth flood," Mr Grant said.
"We live on a river and this is what happens … all the way down the river to Condo [Condobolin]. This is going to affect everyone."
