SEVERE weather warnings are still in place as Wagga residents woke up to rainfall this morning.
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As of 8.20am, Wagga has already received 6.4 millimetres of rain.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Esther is behind a slow-moving weather pattern that is expected to bring falls of between 35 and 60 millimetres of rain to Wagga today.
There is a 95 per cent chance that a further 25 to 45 millimetres will fall on Thursday.
Although Wagga has already received a heavy douse of rain this morning, the bureau said the heaviest rain is expected for most areas from later today and tomorrow.
In other news:
The bureau has warned that heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding in parts of the Riverina, Southern Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Southern Tablelands areas.
Thunderstorms expected later today and into Thursday could produce even more rain that could lead to localised landslips.
A Flood Watch is current for the Murrumbidgee and Tumut Rivers.
The SES is asking people to remember:
- Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
- Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire-affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
- After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
- Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES unit on 132 500.
