Widespread rain has led to dangerous flash flooding across much of the State.
A rescue is underway for a person who is trapped in his vehicle in Alectown. He contacted NSW SES for help just before 4am. NSW Police and RFS personnel have located him, however are unable to access him. A helicopter has been deployed to assist with the rescue.
Low lying residents in Canowindra central western NSW have been urged to evacuate immediately due to high river levels and dangerous flash flooding. An evacuation centre has been opened at Canowindra Public School, Tilga Street Canowindra.
The town of Molong has been completely isolated by floodwater. Flash flooding has made it too dangerous to evacuate. Residents in low lying areas are warned to move to higher ground. An evacuation centre has been opened at the Molong RSL Riddell Street, Molong.
Meanwhile an Australian Defence Force helicopter has been activated to Molong to assist with a number of rescues, including retrieving people trapped in flood water and medical retrievals, and the operation is ongoing.
In Albury two children had a lucky escape after the SES were called to rescue children playing in a storm water drain.
At Woodstock, NSW SES were called to assist six vehicles in flood water after a bridge washed away.
In the last 24 hours NSW SES have responded to 33 flood rescues and 462 requests for assistance.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
