The State Emergency Service is expecting possible minor flooding in parts of the Hunter.
The agency issued an Advice level warning for the area on Thursday night for conditions heading into Friday, with predicted rising water in the Hunter River in the Maitland and Singleton districts as well as Wollombi Brook at Bulga.
"The Bureau is forecasting that minor flooding may occur at Singleton and Maitland with predicted rainfall," the SES said in its alert.
Advice is the lowest warning level the SES applies and encourages residents in affected areas to stay informed of conditions for any possible changes.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a possibly severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall creating the potential for flash-flooding in the Hunter on Friday.
It comes as emergency warnings for flooding remain in place in parts of southern NSW and northern Victoria.
The SES lists the following guidelines for residents in areas where the Advice warning level applies:
- If you have a Home and/or Business Emergency Plan, review it now. Otherwise, have a conversation and plan for what you will do and take with you if you need to evacuate.
- Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
- Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget. Fines may apply.
- Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.
- People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.
- Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.
- If you are likely to be isolated due to flooding, stock up on essential items now.
- Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.
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