NSW floodwaters ease, properties isolated

NSW floodwaters are easing but warnings are still in place for a large number of
rivers.
Up to 100 rural properties are still isolated, State Emergency Services (SES)
spokesman David Webber said.
In northeastern NSW, 175 people evacuated because of the flooding were given the
all-clear to return home on Tuesday at 11.30am (AEDT).
The 65 properties in Kyogle that were evacuated on Monday night are now out of
danger as floodwaters subside on the Richmond River.
However, 800 people are still isolated in the towns of Urbenville and Bonalbo, to
the west of Kyogle, and are expected to be cut off at least until Wednesday.
The SES is monitoring the Wilsons River, downstream of Kyogle.
It is expected to peak at Coraki on Wednesday morning at 6am (AEDT), leading to
moderate flooding.
Some vans have had to be relocated from the local caravan park.
There was good news for the residents of Eugowra in the central west, who were
allowed to return to their homes at 10am (AEDT) on Tuesday as the Mandagery Creek
fell below its minor flood level.
Meanwhile, motorists planning a trip to Queensland have been warned there is no
access to Brisbane or the Gold Coast via the Newell Highway or the New England
Highway, due to flooding in southeast Queensland.
Drivers are advised to divert onto the Pacific Highway.



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