The “heads up” was issued on Wednesday with another following on Thursday for moderate to major flooding from heavy rainfall.

We must admit, we were left scratching our heads.

It is a far cry outside to the weather that we experienced the last few times the region flooded.

But with up to 80 or 100mm expected to fall in the coming days, areas of the Riverina are on high alert.

A storm is approaching and the Murrumbidgee River could reach flood levels during the coming days.

And there is talk this wild weather could last through summer.

Flash flooding is expected to sweep through the region and the area has already started preparing by sandbagging.

It has a slight resemblance to when the Riverina flooded in October, 2010.

We came off the back of a wet winter, we were nearing the end of the year and there were no real signs it was going to flood until the skies relentlessly opened up and property and homes were under water.

This time around, we have more notice.

And preparations have already begun.

There is a chance that Mother Nature will fool us and nothing will come of this but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Those living in flood zones have plenty of time to move their belongings or animals.

During the major 2012 floods, it was heartwarming to see so many residents, whose own homes were under threat, band together to fill bags with sand to assist others in the region.

In smaller communities it is common to see others helping those who are struggling to help themselves.

With flash flooding predicted and property, crops and possibly homes in danger, now is the time to keep an eye on each other.

The areas likely to flood are known to those who live and work around them so it’s important to keep vigil during the storm.

Those with a flood plan should prepare to enact it and ensure everyone else in the business or home is aware of it.

Sporting teams should keep an eye out for cancellations.

The SES or police can be contacted in the case of an emergency.